Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Litigation)
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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
- Mayer Brown LLP represented Doma Holdings in the sale of certain California retail title insurance branch operations to Williston Financial Group.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Mayer Brown is a sophisticated team that is well informed on the ever-changing industry."
"The firm is very knowledgeable, pragmatic and client-oriented."
"Mayer Brown is a strong group of seasoned attorneys with vast amounts of experience."
"Mayer Brown is a sophisticated team that is well informed on the ever-changing industry."
"The firm is very knowledgeable, pragmatic and client-oriented."
"Mayer Brown is a strong group of seasoned attorneys with vast amounts of experience."
Notable Practitioners
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 amazing and I love working with him."
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.
"Steve Kaplan is a great group leader and helps with all financial industry matters."
"Steve is always able to provide great perspective on the market and he is very commercial."
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.
"She is a partner in every sense of the word and is ready to do whatever is needed."
"Lucia is a trusted advisor and leader."
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 has an extraordinary wealth of knowledge about this space and great relationships in the industry."
"Steffen Hemmerich is a pleasure to work with. He is highly knowledgeable, client-centric and commercially sensible."
"He is a critical partner in a challenging regulatory environment."
Tori Shinohara routinely represents mortgage lenders in state and federal government enforcement matters. Her expertise encompasses redlining issues and fair lending.
"Tori brings an amazing amount of knowledge to the fair lending aspects of the financial industry area."
"Tori is one of the preeminent experts on fair lending issues. She helps navigate thorny concerns in a commercial and actionable way."
"Tori is an amazing attorney and advocate for her clients."
Ranked Lawyers at
Mayer Brown LLP
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