Department profile
Mayer Brown LLP

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Mayer Brown LLP

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Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
Mayer Brown LLP frequently provides regulatory advice to trade associations, asset managers and banks on issues concerning Dodd-Frank regulations, including the Volcker Rule. The firm regularly advises on enforcement matters involving the CFTC and CME. It also handles extensive transactional work for banking clients and offers notable experience advising on the netting process. Attorneys from Mayer Brown work closely with colleagues from the securitization, leveraged finance and bankruptcy teams in providing clients with a comprehensive service and the practice also benefits from a strong network of international offices.
Notable practitioners

Anna Pinedo is a key contact in the firm's New York office.

Strengths

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  • Mayer Brown is distinguished by its ability to combine deep technical expertise with genuine market leadership in innovative transactions, particularly at the intersection of traditional securities products and emerging technologies. The team demonstrates an exceptional understanding of both regulatory frameworks and commercial realities, enabling it to advise on novel and first‑of‑their‑kind transactions with confidence and precision.

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  • Mayer Brown has vast experience obtained from representing major parties in structured funding transactions.

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  • The Mayer Brown capital markets team has taken time to understand our business allowing them to provide tailored insights with commercial understanding.

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