Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, Financial Services Regulation | Chambers USA Profile

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Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Enforcement & Investigations) - USA - Nationwide

4

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is recognized for having developed a diverse banking and financial institutions practice. Particularly noted for its handling of regulatory compliance and transactional matters at the intersection of the banking and insurance sectors, while also impressing in connection with state and federal government investigations and regulatory enforcement actions. Maintains close ties with other departments, including litigation, private equity and M&A, to deliver a robust and rounded service. Benefits from the experience of alumni of a number of major regulatory bodies, including the SEC, the Federal Reserve Board and the US Treasury.

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Work Highlights

Debevoise & Plimpton advised Kelso & Company and its portfolio company, Accession Risk Management Group, in Accession’s $9.8 billion sale to Brown & Brown.

Strengths

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Debevoise is strong in finding creative, defensible solutions to complex issues.

Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Enforcement & Investigations) respondent
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Their ability to break down complex matters and provide practical solutions is extremely valuable to in-house legal departments.

Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Enforcement & Investigations) respondent
USA

They match deep technical ability with a keen understanding of the broader market and regulatory landscape.

Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Enforcement & Investigations) respondent
USA

Debevoise is strong in finding creative, defensible solutions to complex issues.

Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Enforcement & Investigations) respondent
USA

Their ability to break down complex matters and provide practical solutions is extremely valuable to in-house legal departments.

Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Enforcement & Investigations) respondent
USA

They match deep technical ability with a keen understanding of the broader market and regulatory landscape.

Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Enforcement & Investigations) respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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2

Gregory J Lyons

2

Band 2

Gregory Lyons is co-chair of the firm’s financial institutions group. He provides comprehensive transactional and regulatory advice to financial services firms. He routinely helps clients achieve compliance with state and federal banking regulations, including those of the SEC, FDIC and OCC.

Greg consistently has his finger on the pulse and is always there when you need him.

Greg is an excellent client relationship manager with a deep understanding of a broad range of bank regulatory matters.

He consistently offers guidance that is both legally sound and highly practical.

2

Jeffrey L Robins

2

Band 2

Jeffrey Robins is distinguished by the strength of his broker-dealer compliance practice, which sees him acting for a wide range of securities market participants. He is particularly adept at advising on cross-border regulatory matters.

Jeff has a tremendous amount of knowledge and expertise in the area.

He’s responsive, dependable and brings a calm, steady presence even when navigating complex or time-sensitive issues.

Jeff goes above and beyond.

2

Nicholas F Potter

2

Band 2

Nicholas Potter maintains a successful practice, which is focused on major transactions in the insurance sector. He also coheads the firm's financial institutions department.

Nick has good style in terms of dealing with counter parties. He is someone who knows how to get things done in a direct and effective way.

Nick has a pragmatic approach and is wise and experienced.

He's the dean of insurance transactional practice.

2

Satish Kini

2

Band 2

Satish Kini is chair of the banking group and remains a noted expert on emerging regulatory issues in the banking space. He regularly advises banks and other financial institutions on data privacy, AML and Volcker Rule compliance.

He is a trusted adviser for us who provides practical advice.

Satish is amazing in the AML sanctions space.

Satish has strong working knowledge of BSA and AML regulatory issues.

3

Marilyn Lion

3

Band 3

Marilyn Lion is co-chair of the firm’s financial institutions group. She is a fine choice for clients who seek advice and guidance in reinsurance regulatory matters.

Marilyn is an insurance regulatory expert.

4

Caroline Swett

4

Band 4

Caroline Swett is frequently called to advise banking clients and other financial institutions on a host of compliance matters, often surrounding conduct risk and crypto-asset activities.

Caroline is extremely thorough and practical.

Caroline brings a deep understanding of corporate governance issues, combined with a practical, solution-oriented approach.

U

Chen Xu

U

Up and Coming

Chen Xu is relied upon for his impressive capabilities in bank regulatory matters and is often touted for his particularly standout expertise in capital requirement issues.

Chen has a deep and highly technical understanding of complex capital issues. His ability to navigate these areas with clarity and confidence sets him apart from his peers.

Very knowledgeable and proficient at making complex capital issues easier to understand.

Chen Xu has a phenomenal ability to synthesise complex issues, analyse them, and then provide guidance that the rest of us can digest.

U

Patrick Fuller

U

Up and Coming

Patrick Fuller is a highly regarded practitioner, noted for his outstanding expertise on a wide range of bank regulatory matters. He has notable experience of advising clients on compliance issues concerning financial technology.

Patrick is very knowledgeable, attentive to detail and diligent.

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USA - Nationwide

Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Compliance)

2

Gregory J Lyons

2

Band 2

2

Satish Kini

2

Band 2

4

Caroline Swett

4

Band 4

U

Chen Xu

U

Up and Coming

U

Patrick Fuller

U

Up and Coming

Financial Services Regulation: Broker Dealer (Compliance)

2

Jeffrey L Robins

2

Band 2

Financial Services Regulation: Financial Institutions M&A

2

Gregory J Lyons

2

Band 2

2

Nicholas F Potter

2

Band 2

3

Marilyn Lion

3

Band 3