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Financial Services Regulation: Financial Institutions M&A

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Financial Services Regulation: Financial Institutions M&A - USA - Nationwide

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Band 3

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.

Work Highlights

  • Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP advised AssetMark Financial Holdings on its $2.7 billion acquisition by private equity firm GTCR.

Strengths

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Davis Polk is proficient in reaching practical solutions.

Financial Services Regulation: Financial Institutions M&A respondent
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Davis Polk has incredible connections within the industry and has a deep bench of attorneys and associates.

Financial Services Regulation: Financial Institutions M&A respondent
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Davis Polk is best in class.

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Notable Practitioners

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Annette Nazareth
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Annette Nazareth
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Senior Statespeople
Former SEC director Annette Nazareth possesses great insight into the regulatory challenges faced by broker-dealers and their affiliated organizations. She is renowned for her ability to advise clients on SEC enforcement proceedings and ensure their compliance with a wide range of regulatory agencies.

Annette is a great judge of people, situations and issues.

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Margaret Tahyar
Margaret Tahyar
Star Individuals

Margaret Tahyar is co-head of the financial institutions team at the firm. She 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.

Margaret is the preeminent lawyer in the financial space. I am just honored to have her in my rolodex.

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Luigi L De Ghenghi
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Luigi L De Ghenghi
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Band 1
Luigi De Ghenghi is a leading practitioner of financial services law, offering broad-ranging expertise in bank regulatory matters and M&A transactions.
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Zachary Zweihorn
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Zachary Zweihorn
1
Band 1

Zachary Zweihorn regularly advises broker-dealers on strategic transactions and the associated regulatory requirements. He is recognized for providing clients with a comprehensive overview of SEC and FINRA rules.

Zach is extremely intelligent and knowledgeable of the securities regulatory issues and broker dealers in particular.

He is super smart and innovative in dealing with problems.

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David L Portilla
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David L Portilla
3
Band 3

David Portilla is co-head of the financial institutions team. He 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.

David is practical. He understands and has deep knowledge of the banking regulators.

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Gabriel Rosenberg
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Gabriel Rosenberg
3
Band 3
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.
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Daniel Stipano
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Daniel Stipano
4
Band 4
Daniel Stipano is a strong choice for advisory assistance on challenging bank regulatory and enforcement matters. He is particularly experienced with respect to the methods of the OCC.
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Eric McLaughlin
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Eric McLaughlin
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Up and Coming

Eric McLaughlin is recognized for his transactional experience acting for financial institutions on sales and acquisitions.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Compliance)
Margaret Tahyar
Margaret Tahyar
Star Individuals
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Luigi L De Ghenghi
1
Luigi L De Ghenghi
1
Band 1
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David L Portilla
3
David L Portilla
3
Band 3
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Gabriel Rosenberg
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Gabriel Rosenberg
3
Band 3
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Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Enforcement & Investigations)
Daniel Stipano
4
Daniel Stipano
4
Band 4
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Financial Services Regulation: Broker Dealer (Compliance)
Annette Nazareth
S
Annette Nazareth
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Senior Statespeople
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Zachary Zweihorn
1
Zachary Zweihorn
1
Band 1
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Financial Services Regulation: Financial Institutions M&A
Luigi L De Ghenghi
2
Luigi L De Ghenghi
2
Band 2
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Eric McLaughlin
U
Eric McLaughlin
U
Up and Coming
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