Derivatives and Commodities

Participants in the commodities and derivatives markets face the most profound regulatory changes of their history as sweeping U.S. legislation nears completion. They confront a regulatory structure for over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives trading, including requirements that most trading be moved onto exchanges or through clearinghouses with new and higher capital and margin requirements. Complying with the unprecedented new controls will present participants with complex legal and business challenges.

To meet those challenges, our Derivatives and Commodities practice offers extensive experience representing various types of participants in the commodities and derivatives markets. We represent numerous financial entities including, banks, insurance companies, finance companies, exchanges, brokers, hedge funds, energy companies, and other major market participants. Our experience includes representing clients in regulatory, enforcement, and litigation matters involving futures, options, swaps, and other derivatives. We have also undertaken internal investigations relating to commodity trading activities.