About Gary DeWaal
Gary DeWaal brings substantial experience from both industry and government to his practice counseling clients on exchange-traded derivatives and cryptoassets. He advises a worldwide client base on transactional and regulatory matters relating to those and other complex financial products. Gary's clients benefit from his deep well of contacts and practical knowledge from his prior work with the world's largest exchange-traded derivatives broker and, before that, as a senior trial attorney with the Division of Enforcement at the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
Tapping deep knowledge to clear regulatory hurdles
Gary understands the urgency that drives the financial industry. His business background also gives him a unique understanding of his clients' products. This allows him to provide fast and practical responses to clients, often consulting directly with business executives as opposed to legal staff. Gary’s tenacity and insightful counsel are well regarded by clients, who have shared that “Gary is a remarkable, one-of-a-kind attorney, and his team has been great,” “the entire firm is top notch, extremely knowledgeable and courteous. A special shoutout to Gary who is a cut above all,” and “[Gary] has been excellent and [I] can’t say enough good about them” (U.S. News – Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" 2023).
"Katten is an excellent law firm that is very responsive and has a deep bench of attorneys and excellent expertise. Gary DeWaal, Carl Kennedy and many others are excellent. Great business partnership with Katten. They find time and excellent solutions."
U.S. News – Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" 2023
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Practice Focus
- Regulatory issues impacting financial intermediaries and exchanges as well as clearing and settlement organizations, including laws and rules governing exchange-traded derivatives and cryptoassets
- Structuring and marketing of complex futures and derivatives
- Regulatory questions, investigations and enforcement actions, including defending clients in regulatory investigations by the CFTC, NFA and international derivatives’ exchanges
- Regulatory issues related to trading, especially trade practices and quantitative and algorithmic trading
News
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May 24, 2023
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April 11, 2023
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February 16, 2023
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February 3, 2023
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February 2, 2023
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December 29, 2022
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December 20, 2022
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December 6, 2022
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Publications
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April 25, 2023
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March 17, 2023
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February 21, 2023
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February 14, 2023
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January 13, 2023
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January 4, 2023
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December 13, 2022
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December 2, 2022
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December 1, 2022
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Quick Reads
Presentations and Events
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April 26–28, 2023Panelist | New Frontiers in Regulation & Compliance
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March 16–17, 2023Speaker | ESG & Blockchain: Seeking Clarity through Radical Transparency
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March 15, 2023
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March 1, 2023
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January 30, 2023Moderator | The Fallout – Restoring Trust in Crypto
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January 22–24, 2023Panelist | Outside Legal Perspectives
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January 19, 2023
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December 16, 2022
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November 17, 2022Host
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