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Chadbourne forms derivatives practice group

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Law firm Chadbourne & Parke LLP has formed a new trading and derivatives practice group, which will be led by Washington, D.C. office partner Merrill Kramer. The group also includes teams based in London, headed by Partner Denis Petkovic, in New York, led by Partner Andrea Satty, in Houston, led by Partner David Schumacher, and Warsaw, led by Partner Igor Muszynski. “The formation of our Trading and Derivatives Group recognizes the skill sets we have in our various offices and will significantly enhance our ability to serve the growing needs of our clients involved in the banking and energy industries internationally, said Chadbourne Managing Partner Charles O’Neill.

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