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Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

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Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

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Banking & Finance - USA

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP maintains its position at the forefront of the financial services regulatory space as the first port of call for institutions seeking up-to-date expertise. A market-leading offering in banking regulatory compliance is bolstered by strong showings in banking enforcement and transactional matters and the broker-dealer regulatory space. Helps bring to fruition sophisticated M&A deals involving financial institutions. Marries traditional legal acumen and experience with the innovative use of technology, producing the industry-standard policy and procedure manual for Volcker matters and a subscription-based Regulatory Tracker. Also noted for its knowledge of global regulatory systems, including the Basel III capital and liquidity rules.
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Work Highlights

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  • Davis Polk & Wardwell advised VersaBank on its acquisition of Stearns Bank Holdingford, N.A., a subsidiary of Stearns Financial Services.

Strengths

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  • Davis Polk Wardwell demonstrates strong subject matter expertise and is knowledgeable on the regulations themselves, as well as market realities and industry practice.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

  • The team has understanding across different disciplinary areas and their judgement is pragmatic. They have high levels of expertise.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

  • Davis Polk is a top-tier firm with a deep bench of expertise and sophisticated practitioners.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Margaret Tahyar
    Margaret Tahyar

    Margaret Tahyar

    Margaret Tahyar comes equipped with extensive legal acumen in financial regulatory matters. She is highly sought after for her expertise regularly advising domestic and international banks, as well as FinTech companies, on cutting-edge compliance issues.

    • She is highly respected within our organization and provides great advice.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

    • The breadth of Margaret's client base and experience gives her insight into current industry issues and events.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

    • She has an incredibly practical way to provide advice to sophisticated clients.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

    • Margaret Tahyar is a superstar and one of the leading bank regulatory lawyers of our generation.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
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  • Luigi L De Ghenghi
    Luigi L De Ghenghi

    Luigi L De Ghenghi

    Luigi De Ghenghi is a leading practitioner of financial services law, offering broad-ranging expertise in bank regulatory matters and M&A transactions.

    • Luigi's knowledge on areas that touch financial services regulation is amazing.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

    • Luigi is the go-to for complexity.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
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  • Gabriel Rosenberg
    Gabriel Rosenberg

    Gabriel Rosenberg

    Gabriel Rosenberg helps clients navigate the complex repercussions of regulatory reform in the financial services sector. He routinely counsels financial institutions on their compliance with the latest changes in state and federal legislation, including all aspects of the Dodd-Frank Act.

    • He takes time to thoroughly consider novel and complex questions.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

    • Gabriel can work across a variety of very complicated topics and brings a sensible working knowledge.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

    • He provides practical advice on incredibly complex issues that he is able to digest quickly.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
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  • David L Portilla
    David L Portilla

    David L Portilla

    David Portilla focuses his practice on all aspects of banking regulation, representing both US and non-US financial institutions. He is particularly sought after for his insights on the Dodd-Frank Act and amendments to the Volcker Rule.

    • He's a good resource, commercially-minded and helpful to getting to actionable conclusions.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

    • David is an exceptional writer and drafter. He is incredibly well-researched.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
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  • James A Florack
    James A Florack

    James A Florack

    James Florack is the current co-head of the firm’s global sponsor finance practice and advises on many of the market's most high profile financings.

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