Marvin J. Goldstein concentrates in derivatives and commodities law as well as in corporate and energy law. He has counseled a number of firms acting as dealers and participants in the commodities (including energy and metals) and derivatives markets, advising them on various legal aspects of their trading activities. He has also assisted clients in structuring transactions, analyzing risks, preparing documentation, and responding to counterparty defaults and market disruptions.

Mr. Goldstein has experience with a wide range of transactions, including:

physical commodity transactions;

swaps;

options;

cash-settled hybrid securities; and

derivatives.

Mr. Goldstein has extensive experience representing clients in connection with energy commodities as well as interest rates, currencies and other financial instruments. His work has also involved a variety of traditional commodities, such as precious and base metals, coffee, sugar, cocoa, grains and cattle. Mr. Goldstein is listed in Chambers Global and Chambers USA.

Memberships

The Association of the Bar of the City of New York: Member, Committee on Commodities Regulation, 2002-2006, 1994-1996, 1984-1987; Member, Banking Law Committee, 1990-1993; Chair, Forward Contracts Subcommittee, 1984-1985

Member, Committee on Commodities and Futures Law, New York State Bar Association, 2004-Present, 1987-1991

Admitted to Practice

New York, 1977; U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, 1977

Education

J.D., cum laude, Harvard Law School, 1976

B.A., summa cum laude, Yeshiva University, 1973