The financial markets and regulatory practice at Katten Muchin Rosenman has a ‘deep understanding of how complex transactions work’ and clients note that the team ‘works extremely efficiently and is highly responsive’. The firm, which also acts for clearinghouses, is a key adviser on both exchange-traded and OTC derivatives. Carolyn Jackson, who ‘delivers insightful and practical advice’ and US-qualified Nathaniel Lalone are the lead partners in London, alongside Neil Robson, who is a key adviser to private equity fund managers, investment advisers, broker-dealers, market makers, and proprietary traders.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The Katten team is far and away the best in the industry. Its partners are largely people who have had senior positions with leading financial institutions and with regulatory agencies, which gives them a deep understanding of how these complex transactions work.’

  • ‘Carolyn Jackson is a standout in the industry. Her knowledge of the law is unparalleled, and her background as a trader and with an industry association enable her to deliver insightful and practical advice in a very efficient manner. She is very responsive and quickly answers questions that lawyers lacking her experience cannot.’

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Carolyn Jackson, Nathaniel Lalone, Neil Robson