Alex Holtan counsels energy clients regarding investment and trading in commodity derivatives, compliance with securities laws such as the Commodity Exchange Act, and matters related to corporate governance. He also advises energy firms, commercial end users, investment banks and pooled investment vehicles on an array of derivatives and other transactions.
Before joining Sutherland, Alex worked as an associate at another Washington, D.C., law firm. His past experience also includes serving as a law clerk for the U.S. Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee and as the Washington D.C. Programs Director for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.
Representative Experience
Alex's extensive representative experience includes:
· Advising a variety of clients, including potential swap dealers, pooled investment vehicles and commercial end users, on implementation issues regarding the Dodd-Frank regulatory regime for derivatives.
· Providing legislative and regulatory analysis to commercial energy firms, commercial end users and pooled investment vehicles.
· Managing corporate governance matters for clients, including compliance with securities laws.
· Advising clients on compliance issues related to the Commodity Exchange Act.
· Negotiating documentation for over-the-counter derivatives, cleared derivatives and futures transactions on behalf of clients.
· Advising clients on energy commodity transactions, including wind and revenue hedges and credit sleeves.
Professional and Community Involvement
· Board Member, Friends of Georgetown Sailing
Publications and Speaking Engagement
· Co-author, "SEC Adopts Final Rules Implementing Whistleblower Provisions of Dodd-Frank," Insights: The Corporate & Securities Law Advisor (June 2011)
· Co-author, "Tax and Other Legal Issues in Choosing the Form of a Business," Darden Business Publishing (July 1, 2009)
· Co-author, "The Use of Internal Revenue Code § 351 in M&A Transactions," Darden Business Publishing (June 1, 2009)
· Presenter, American Petroleum Institute Risk Subcommittee on Capital and Margin Requirements Under Dodd-Frank (August 2011)
News
Sutherland Energy Trading Practice Continues Growth; Adds Partner Steven H. Scheinman in New York
February 28, 2012
Legal Alerts
Legal Alert: CFTC and SEC Define "Swap Dealer" and "Major Swap Participant"
April 19, 2012
Legal Alert: CFTC Finalizes Dodd-Frank Rulemaking on Customer Clearing Documentation, Timing for Acceptance of Clearing, and Clearing Member Risk Management
April 2, 2012
Legal Alert: Regulatory Watch List for 2012: The Shifting Landscape for Hedge Funds and Other Private Funds
February 8, 2012