Latham & Watkins LLP

The derivatives and structured products department at Latham & Watkins LLP is a strong choice for clients requiring expertise in the full gamut of OTC, futures, options, swaps, and other exchange-traded derivative contracts, along with considerable international expertise in derivative regulations. The team is The team’s strength in equity-linked products and OTC derivatives is complemented by a strong track record in the fintech and digital asset space, including cryptocurrency, digital assets, and blockchain products. The team is headed by its New York-based partners, which includes Yvette Valdez, who is well-regarded for her expertise in crypto derivatives, complex digital assets, and distributed ledger technology. Rafal Gawlowski is a key member of the team for unconventional derivative products, including accelerated forwards, call spread overlays, and various transactions linked to the equity market . Witold Balaban includes JP Morgan, UBS, Goldman Sachs as others among his portfolio of clients for his expertise in the OTC derivatives market. Doug Yatter is a point of contact for contentious matters and investigations requiring expertise in CFTC regulation, while Courtenay Myers Lima is experienced in note issuance programs, commercial paper and initial public offerings. Reza Mojtabaee-Zamani and Catherine Lee are also key members of the team.