Chapman in the News

A recognized securities and commodities regulatory authority, Peter’s practice focuses on the registration and regulation of investment advisers, broker-dealers, commodity trading advisors, commodity pool operators, and introducing brokers, as well as the formation and ongoing compliance obligations of registered and private investment companies.

Chapman's 2024 Social Impact and Sustainability report showcases our commitment to the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC).

Chapman acted as counsel on the registration and listing of two of the first eight spot Ethereum (ether) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to begin trading in the United States, following the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) declaring the registration statements for the ether ETFs effective on July 22, 2024.

A recognized authority in the commercial law, regulatory, and insolvency aspects of derivatives, Curtis Doty further expands the firm's capacity to advise on complex derivatives issues and transactions across multiple sectors of finance.

Chapman has been recognized for the 16th year by Seramount for the firm’s inclusive programs, policies, and best practices.

The 2024 Legally Israel 100, published by Israel Desks, has for the third consecutive year ranked Chapman among the Top 10 Israel Practices in both Capital Markets and Real Estate.

Oluwatosin “Tosin” Agunloye, a 3L at Washington University School of Law, is the recipient of the sixth annual Chapman and Cutler LLP Maynard H. Jackson Jr. Scholarship.

Chapman acted as counsel on the registration and listing of three of the first spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to launch in the United States, which received approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on January 10, 2024.