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Arnold & Porter

Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Compliance)

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Arnold & Porter

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

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.

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Work Highlights

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  • Arnold & Porter advised to Bessemer Trust on general banking law compliance, Bank Holding Company Act, OCC and FDIC rules.

Strengths

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  • They bring top expertise and rapidly provide deep analysis or written responses to our requests.

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  • Arnold & Porter attorneys deliver sound, thorough, practical and implementable advice.

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  • Arnold & Porter has a deep bench across many specialties, which is a benefit when dealing with complex matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • David F Freeman Jr
    David F Freeman Jr

    David F Freeman Jr

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

    • David was fast, thorough and strategic, enabling us to accomplish our objectives in a highly efficient manner.

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    • He is excellent to work with and provides insightful solutions.

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    • He always gets us the answer we're looking for.

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  • Kevin Toomey
    Kevin Toomey

    Kevin Toomey

    Kevin Toomey is head of the firm’s financial services practice group. He 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 understands what we need to accomplish and is willing to get into the weeds to get us there.

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    • Kevin has a really practical, pragmatic approach.

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    • His ability to navigate intricate legal frameworks while keeping practical business objectives in mind was incredibly reassuring.

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  • Richard M Alexander
    Richard M Alexander

    Richard M Alexander

    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.
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  • Robert Azarow
    Robert Azarow

    Robert Azarow

    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.

    • Rob is adept at assessing potential pitfalls and recommending sound practical steps to avoid them.

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    • He is a trusted partner that ensures a high level of service and advice is provided during each engagement.

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  • Amber Hay
    Amber Hay

    Amber Hay

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

    • Amber stays ingrained in the latest in the industry.

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    • Amber is extremely knowledgeable, responsive and helpful.

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Ranked Individuals at Arnold & Porter (6)

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    Amber Hay

    Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Compliance)

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    David F Freeman Jr

    Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Compliance)

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    Kevin Toomey

    Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Enforcement & Investigations)

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  • Profile image of Richard M Alexander

    Richard M Alexander

    Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Enforcement & Investigations)

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  • Profile image of David F Freeman Jr

    David F Freeman Jr

    Financial Services Regulation: Broker Dealer (Compliance)

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  • Profile image of Robert Azarow

    Robert Azarow

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