Katten
Katten is known for its 'deep knowledge of the international regulatory environment coupled with a strong understanding and appreciation of clients' commercial objectives', and clients praise the 'responsiveness and effectiveness of advice'. The firm is well versed in both exchange-traded and OTC derivatives transactions, on which it advises both sell-side and buy-side clients. The firm is also a key adviser on regulatory matters affecting the derivatives market, including MiFIR, Dodd-Frank and EMIR. Carolyn Jackson, who is a former manager of the New York trading desk of several investment banks and the former executive director of ISDA, Nathaniel Lalone (who has 'unique knowledge of US, UK and European regulation') and Neil Robson are the key financial markets regulatory partners in London.
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Testimonials
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‘Deep knowledge of the international regulatory environment coupled with a strong understanding and appreciation of clients' commercial objectives.’
‘Responsiveness and effectiveness of advice.’
‘Katten has a small team but delivers like a large team. They have excellent technical expertise and broad market knowledge.’
‘Nate Lalone has a unique knowledge of US, UK and European regulation. A one stop shop for global advice. Chris Collins is noteworthy as an individual developing a broad industry expertise.’
'Carolyn Jackson - great go-to partner and has got to know our business and derivatives activities very well.'
‘The Katten team combines a deep knowledge of the law with a practical understanding of the market. Its members are not just excellent lawyers but some have actual industry experience. This enables them to provide very practical advice very efficiently.’
‘They are highly skilled and very responsive. The level of service they provide is exceptional. Carolyn Jackson and Neil Robson are industry leaders.’