Latham & Watkins

The practice at Latham & Watkins focuses on equity derivatives and is recognised for its capabilities across regulatory, enforcement and litigation matters. The team advises on the full spectrum of over‑the‑counter derivatives and exchange‑traded products and is particularly active in the cryptocurrency, financial services, pharmaceutical, and oil and gas sectors. The New York‑based group is led by Rafal Gawlowski, Yvette Valdez, Douglas Yatter and Courtenay Myers Lima. Gawlowski is experienced in revolving credit facilities, margin loan matters and share repurchase transactions. Valdez has notable expertise in the crypto‑derivatives markets and advises on hedging mandates and financings. Yatter specialises in derivatives enforcement and litigation matters, frequently representing cryptocurrency exchanges. Myers Lima advises on structured products, capital markets matters and bank and broker‑dealer regulatory issues. Witold Balaban is noted for his work on cross‑border transactions, including convertible debt and hedging arrangements and capped‑call transactions. Catherine Lee focuses on equity‑linked capital markets transactions and is sought after for her experience with share repurchase and capped‑call transactions. Reza Mojtabaee-Zamani advises on debt and hedging arrangements and IPO margin loans, while Eric Rice handles capital markets and monetization transactions. Other key contacts include counsel Polina Tulupova, active in convertible debt and capped‑call transactions, and counsel Melissa Ferraro, who joined the team from Linklaters LLP in September 2025.