North America - United States • Finance
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP is greatly experienced in listed and OTC derivatives, supporting its clients in transactional, regulatory and enforcement matters. Its clientele includes entities from across the sector, such as dealers, financial institutions, trading houses and commercial end-users of derivatives. Based in New York, John Thomas, who specializes in commodity derivative matters, heads the practice alongside Neal Kumar, who works in Washington DC and is expert in regulatory matters concerning the CFTC and NFA as well as regulations surrounding digital assets. Margo Bailey left the firm in June 2024.
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Testimonials
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‘What I like about the team is that you get direct answers, no equivocating unless the issue really has no clear answer. Even then, thoughtful advice is provided to help guide the client.'
‘Depth of knowledge and accessibility.'
'Neal Kumar is responsive, understands the goals that need to be accomplished and has deep, practical knowledge resulting in useful guidance.’
Key clients
- CBOE Digital
- Citigroup Energy Inc.
- Futures Industry Association Inc.
- Managed Funds Association
- Mitsui Busan Commodities Ltd.
- Nadex
- Natixis
- NextEra Energy Resources
- Viterra
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
John Thomas, Neal Kumar