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Mayer Brown LLP

Financial Services Regulation: Broker Dealer (Compliance & Enforcement)

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Mayer Brown LLP

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

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Mayer Brown LLP has a broad practice with an exceptional reputation in the consumer finance space, notably excelling in its provision of compliance advice to clients in the mortgage industry. Also covers the full range of banking regulatory compliance and enforcement matters. A strong global reach allows the team to handle cross-border cases with ease, while the presence of several former regulatory officials provides insight into the most cutting-edge matters. Regularly defends clients in proceedings brought by government regulators including the SEC, the CFPB, the FDIC and the OCC.

Work Highlights

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  • Mayer Brown served as product regulatory and transaction counsel for Pipe Technologies with respect to its small business financing activities.

Strengths

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  • Mayer Brown stands out for their expertise, respect in the industry, practicality and straightforward approach.

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  • They are never flustered or surprised and always approach every problem with an even temper.

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  • Mayer Brown has a deep bench, with lots of subject matter experts in their own respective fields.

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  • They provide practical advice that reflects excellent judgment.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleLaurence E Platt
    Senior StatespeopleLaurence E Platt

    Laurence E Platt

    Laurence Platt is noted for his longstanding expertise in handling consumer financial regulatory issues. He is particularly adept at counseling clients on matters arising from the mortgage banking space.
    • Larry is an industry veteran.

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  • Band 1Steven M Kaplan
    Band 1Steven M Kaplan

    Steven M Kaplan

    Steven Kaplan focuses his market-leading practice on regulatory counseling regarding major consumer financial issues. He is a go-to source for robust insight on all aspects of financial regulatory reform, particularly as it applies to mortgage banking. He is also the co-leader of banking & finance, and leader of the fintech practice at the firm.

    • Steven is a trusted resource; we can call about anything and he will be practical and efficient.

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    • Steve cuts through the weeds and simplifies things.

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  • Band 2Lucia Nale
    Band 2Lucia Nale

    Lucia Nale

    Lucia Nale is an experienced advocate for financial institutions in consumer class actions. She regularly defends high-stakes lawsuits emerging from the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and Truth in Lending Act.

  • Band 2Steffen Hemmerich
    Band 2Steffen Hemmerich

    Steffen Hemmerich

    Steffen Hemmerich is a notable expert in the broker-dealer space. He is frequently called upon to advise clients on regulatory expectations, obligations and registrations. He is co-head of the firm’s financial markets regulatory & enforcement practice and head of the broker-dealer regulatory & compliance practice.

    • Steffen has always provided excellent and detailed advice.

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    • He is an invaluable resource for my team.

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    • Steffen readily understands the big picture of what our business is seeking to accomplish without losing sight of the important details.

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    • He is a true specialist, who knows the ins and outs of the most arcane laws and can help you apply them in a practical way.

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  • Band 4Holly Spencer Bunting
    Band 4Holly Spencer Bunting

    Holly Spencer Bunting

    Holly Spencer Bunting is sought after for her expertise advising clients on a wide range of regulatory aspects within the mortgage space.

    • Holly is one of the leading RESPA experts in the industry.

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    • I love working with Holly, she provides excellent advice and is very pragmatic.

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  • Band 4Krista Cooley
    Band 4Krista Cooley

    Krista Cooley

    Krista Cooley impresses with the strength of her practice advising mortgage lenders on compliance with federal and state regulations. She has additional expertise on FinTech matters.

    • Krista has excellent legal, defense and drafting skills.

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    • She is incredibly thoughtful and strategic.

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    • Krista is one of the best attorneys I have worked with in the industry.

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  • Band 5Matthew Bisanz
    Band 5Matthew Bisanz

    Matthew Bisanz

    Matthew Bisanz is recognized for his burgeoning practice advising domestic and international banks on all manner of regulatory issues.

    • Matthew provides prompt service and valuable market intelligence.

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    • Matt is always my first call when a complex or novel issue arises.

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  • Up and ComingEric Mitzenmacher
    Up and ComingEric Mitzenmacher

    Eric Mitzenmacher

    Eric Mitzenmacher is an up‑and‑coming practitioner in the industry, serving as regulatory counsel to clients in financings, M&A and enforcement actions.

    • Eric is an extremely sharp and talented lawyer.

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    • His knowledge and commercial understanding is great.

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Ranked Individuals at Mayer Brown LLP (8)

USA - Nationwide

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    Matthew Bisanz

    Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Compliance)

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  • Profile image of Steffen Hemmerich

    Steffen Hemmerich

    Financial Services Regulation: Broker Dealer (Compliance)

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  • Profile image of Laurence E Platt

    Laurence E Platt

    Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Compliance)

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    Steven M Kaplan

    Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Compliance)

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  • Profile image of Holly Spencer Bunting

    Holly Spencer Bunting

    Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Compliance)

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  • Profile image of Krista Cooley

    Krista Cooley

    Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Compliance)

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  • Profile image of Eric Mitzenmacher

    Eric Mitzenmacher

    Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Compliance)

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  • Profile image of Lucia Nale

    Lucia Nale

    Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Litigation)

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