Ropes & Gray LLP

The team at Ropes & Gray LLP is well placed to advise on derivatives and commodities regulatory and compliance matters, with a particular focus on asset management and investment‑related work for major global asset managers. The group regularly advises clients on swaps, options and repurchase agreements. Boston‑based Leigh Fraser, who heads the practice, predominantly advises buy‑side clients on cross‑border derivatives regulatory issues, hedging matters, interest rate and repo transactions, as well as compliance with CFTC, SEC and US banking regulations. In Chicago, Jeremy Liabo focuses on derivatives regulatory issues across private equity, venture capital, credit, real estate and equity assets. In Washington DC, Molly Moore handles futures and cleared‑swap agreements, while Boston‑based Egan Cammack advises on derivatives trading agreements. Also in Boston, Jennifer Thompson focuses on private‑fund investments, and in Washington DC, Lindsey Jones works on OTC and public‑market derivatives for private equity funds.