Milbank LLP Litigation and Arbitration partner Joshua Sterling has been named a "Distinguished Adviser" in Financier Worldwide's 2026 Power Players: Fintech Regulation North America list, recognizing his work at the forefront of commodities and derivatives law. In his profile, Josh discusses how he stays ahead in a fast-moving market, the emerging products reshaping derivatives and fintech practice, and his predictions for a legal specialty that is becoming increasingly interdisciplinary.
Commenting on the areas that most interest him, Josh shared that the ones that excite him most "are the ones where the law is still developing, namely event contracts, prediction markets, perpetual futures and on-chain offerings," adding that the best way to serve clients in those spaces "is to be intellectually flexible: have a view, test it hard and remain humble about what is changing."
Looking ahead, he expects derivatives, fintech and financial markets law to become even more interdisciplinary, with the most important matters involving overlap among derivatives regulation, digital assets, market structure, securities-law issues, energy-related products, enforcement and litigation.
Financier Worldwide is a leading international business publication that provides in-depth analysis and insight into key corporate and financial issues worldwide. The publication's Power Players series spotlights leading professionals through in-depth profiles, featuring their perspectives on market trends, career insights and representative engagements.
