Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP is well-equipped to handle transactional and regulatory advice relating to derivatives matters, with particular strength in energy-related work. The team is also experienced in physical, financial and digital commodities, including energy and environmental commodities, metals, agricultural products, foreign currencies and digital currencies. Rita Molesworth is skilled at advising on CFTC and OTC derivative regulatory matters, while Kari Larsen is also knowledgeable in these areas. Chelsea Pizzola joined the team in Washington DC in June 2025, bringing expertise in derivatives, commodities and securities regulation. All lawyers are based in New York, unless stated otherwise. John Thomas and Tamika Bent have left the firm.
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Key clients
- Bank of Nova Scotia
- Cargill Inc.
- Futures Industry Association Inc. (FIA)
- ICBC Standard Bank
- IncubEx Inc.
- Managed Funds Association (MFA)
- Railbird Exchange, LLC
- Viterra
- RSBIX
Other key lawyers
Rita Molesworth; Kari Larsen; Chelsea Pizzola
