PRACTICE

Trading & Markets

Overview

Our Trading & Markets practice group is committed to providing full-service legal services to clients engaged in the dynamic financial markets. We offer valued counsel on a wide range of trading activities, including equities, derivatives, commodities, and fixed income securities. Our team of seasoned partners possesses deep industry knowledge and regulatory know-how, enabling us to navigate the intricate landscape of market regulations and compliance requirements. We work closely with our clients to develop tailored strategies that mitigate risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and optimize trading operations. Whether you are a financial institution, hedge fund, asset manager, or corporate entity, our practice group is committed to delivering innovative solutions that drive success in the ever-evolving trading environment.

  • Full Spectrum of Business Transactions

    Like traditional large law firms, we regularly assist clients in the full spectrum of business transactions and related company matters, a large portion of which involves mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, banking and credit, employment, regulatory, corporate governance and board advisory, intellectual property, and financial restructuring and reorganization, among others.  

  • Leveraging Technology

    Our Corporate team leverages cutting edge technology in all aspects of practice and our diverse all-partner teams focus on what matters most to our clients and stakeholders, delivering outcomes through shared values of strength, diversity, and collaboration.  

  • Forging Close Partnerships

    We believe in forging close partnerships with our clients to better understand their business operations, enabling us to provide more effective counsel and to deliver exceptional value during pivotal moments that often shape profoundly the trajectory and success of our clients’ businesses.

  • Effective Low-Leverage Platform

    Our unique low-leverage platform is not only more cost-effective, it allows us to focus on fewer, targeted engagements than our peers at traditional, elite law firms. This model allows us to get closer to our clients and to know their  businesses, preferences, and cadence, and to ultimately meet our clients where they are.

Capabilities

In addition to our advisory services, PierFerd’s Trading & Markets Team routinely represents clients in regulatory investigations, enforcement actions, and litigation. We have a proven track record of successfully defending clients before key regulatory bodies such as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Our partners are adept at handling high-stakes disputes and negotiating favorable settlements, ensuring that our clients' interests are vigorously protected. By staying at the forefront of market trends and regulatory developments, we provide our clients with the insights and guidance needed to thrive in today's competitive financial markets.