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Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Compliance) - USA - Nationwide

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Arnold & Porter is well regarded in the banking regulatory space, advising clients in connection with a broad range of regulatory compliance and enforcement matters. With strong experience interfacing with both state and federal regulatory agencies on behalf of banking holding companies, insurance companies and e-commerce businesses, among others. Benefits from the firm's clout in ancillary areas such as antitrust, tax and ERISA. Also represents clients in connection with legislative matters, including Congressional hearings and investigations.

Work Highlights

  • Arnold & Porter represents First National Bank of Pennsylvania in a fair lending investigation by the Department of Justice and North Carolina Department of Justice.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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David F Freeman Jr
3
David F Freeman Jr
3
Band 3

David Freeman is recognized for his extensive proficiency as a bank regulatory lawyer.

David has extensive experience representing all types of financial institutions, there is rarely an issue that he hasn’t seen during his career.

David has a deep knowledge of the law and how regulators are applying the law.

He adds a lot of value is in guiding our executive team on the strategic implications of various courses of action.

Kevin Toomey
3
Kevin Toomey
3
Band 3
Kevin Toomey is regularly sought out by major financial institutions to provide leadership in enforcements proceedings involving multiple government agencies such as the SEC and OCC.

Kevin knows his area extremely well and provides an outstanding level of service and advice.

Kevin is thoughtful and knowledgeable.

Kevin has deep experience in the financial services sector and has a practical approach to matters.

Richard M Alexander
3
Richard M Alexander
3
Band 3
Richard Alexander is noted as a go-to attorney for high profile investigation and enforcement matters involving financial institutions. He has resolved many cases before regulatory agencies, including the SEC, FDIC and OCC, and is specialized in AML disputes.
Robert Azarow
3
Robert Azarow
3
Band 3
Robert Azarow leads the firm's financial services transaction group and is skilled at helping clients obtain regulatory relief in a range of corporate and financial transactions.

He stays in-tune with current developments at the federal banking agencies.

Rob is an incredible resource for our firm.

Michael A Mancusi
4
Michael A Mancusi
4
Band 4

Michael Mancusi is highlighted for his standout work representing financial institutions in government investigations and regulatory enforcement actions.

Amber Hay
5
Amber Hay
5
Band 5
Amber Hay is particularly adept at representing traditional financial services institutions in their interactions with regulators, including the FDIC and OFAC.

Amber offers well thought-out advice and counsel, she considers all angles.

She does a good job of doing hyper-technical legal analysis but can also zoom out and give good, practical legal advice.

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USA - Nationwide

Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Compliance)

Amber Hay
5
Amber Hay
5
Band 5
David F Freeman Jr
5
David F Freeman Jr
5
Band 5
Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Enforcement & Investigations)

Kevin Toomey
3
Kevin Toomey
3
Band 3
Richard M Alexander
3
Richard M Alexander
3
Band 3
Michael A Mancusi
4
Michael A Mancusi
4
Band 4
Financial Services Regulation: Broker Dealer (Compliance)

David F Freeman Jr
3
David F Freeman Jr
3
Band 3
Financial Services Regulation: Financial Institutions M&A

Robert Azarow
3
Robert Azarow
3
Band 3