Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

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. John Thomas heads up the group from New York, with experience in municipal bond commodity prepayment transactions, commodity derivatives transactions and regulatory matters in relation to the CFTC and FERC. 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. Tamika Bent is versed in commercial real estate transactions and crypto-currency related matters. All lawyers are based in New York, unless stated otherwise.