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Latham & Watkins LLP

Financial Services Regulation: Broker Dealer (Compliance & Enforcement)

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Latham & Watkins LLP

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Financial Services Regulation: Broker Dealer (Compliance & Enforcement) - USA - Nationwide

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins LLP is a compact team with particular strength in the banking and broker-dealer spaces, advising on a range of high profile regulatory matters, including those pertaining to financial technology such as data capture technologies. Fully equipped to advise on current and emerging requirements implemented by the SEC, CFTC, FINRA and NYSE, among others. An expanding team includes a number of alumni of the major regulatory bodies, enabling it to provide clients with crucial strategic insight. Clients include most of the world's major global banks, as well as international broker-dealers, private fund complexes and FinTech companies.

Work Highlights

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  • Latham & Watkins advised the US operations of UBS AG on issues such as ‘control’ under the Bank Holding Company Act and affiliate transactions under the Federal Reserve’s Regulation W.

Strengths

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  • Latham is highly engaged and communicate all material aspects of progress being made in the issues at hand.

    Financial Services Regulation: Broker Dealer (Compliance & Enforcement) respondentUSA
  • Their advice is always operationally practicable.

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  • They are not only subject matter experts, but also take the time to understand the client and their needs.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Stephen Wink
    Band 1Stephen Wink

    Stephen Wink

    Stephen Wink is global co-chair of the firm's fintech industry group. He impresses with his high-level work in broker-dealer regulatory matters, frequently advising brokerages, trading platforms and exchanges.

    • Steve is willing and capable to sit down with you and think through solutions.

      Financial Services Regulation: Broker Dealer (Compliance & Enforcement) respondentUSA
  • Band 4Arthur S Long
    Band 4Arthur S Long

    Arthur S Long

    Arthur Long is recognized for his broad capabilities in the financial services sector. He demonstrates an expert command of the regulatory directives imposed on banks by state and federal law, including Dodd-Frank and Volcker Rule compliance.
    • Arthur is an extraordinary subject matter expert and has great judgment.

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    • Arthur is incredibly pragmatic and also willing to stand firm.

      Financial Services Regulation: Broker Dealer (Compliance & Enforcement) respondentUSA
    • Arthur has an outstanding level of knowledge and industry experience.

      Financial Services Regulation: Broker Dealer (Compliance & Enforcement) respondentUSA
  • Band 4Marc Berger
    Band 4Marc Berger

    Marc Berger

    Marc Berger is highly regarded for his expertise in SEC matters.

    • Marc is a great partner; he is strategic and solutions-oriented.

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  • Up and ComingNaim Culhaci
    Up and ComingNaim Culhaci

    Naim Culhaci

    Naim Culhaci is routinely called upon to provide advice on broker-dealer regulatory issues to clients including investment banks and private equity firms.

    • Naim has been great to work with in helping us navigate the regulatory landscape.

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  • Up and ComingPia Naib
    Up and ComingPia Naib

    Pia Naib

    Pia Naib is highlighted for her banking compliance practice which sees her advise domestic and international clients on matters involving the Bank Holding Company Act and the Volcker Rule.

    • Pia is knowledgeable and efficient.

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Ranked Individuals at Latham & Watkins LLP (5)

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    Arthur S Long

    Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Compliance)

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    Pia Naib

    Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Compliance)

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    Marc Berger

    Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Enforcement & Investigations)

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    Stephen Wink

    Financial Services Regulation: Broker Dealer (Compliance)

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  • Profile image of Naim Culhaci

    Naim Culhaci

    Financial Services Regulation: Broker Dealer (Compliance)

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