Banking & Finance: Mainly Regulatory

Richard Hazlett enjoys a sterling reputation as one of the finest finance lawyers in the region. He acts for a broad spectrum of financial institutions, underwriters and corporate borrowers on issues such as M&A financing, leasing transactions and securities financings.

Edward O'Keefe co-leads the financial regulatory advice and response offering at Moore & Van Allen. He has a wide-ranging practice which involves providing counsel on a number of issues related to regulatory compliance, including anti-bribery and responding to regulatory inquiries. He has notable skill in acting on cross-border matters in Europe and Asia.

Neil Bloomfield is frequently called upon by global financial institutions, as well as national banks. He advises clients on a number of issues, including recovery and resolution planning requirements and CCAR matters. He also assists with structuring matters, internal reviews and regulatory compliance programs.

John Stoker is an experienced lawyer who advises banks on financial product regulations. He is skilled as reviewing internal credit reporting and investment structures, as well as offering support to regional and global banking groups regarding remediation or market entry. His experience working as assistant general counsel of corporate regulatory at Wells Fargo bolsters his practice.

Ryan Smith is co-head of the Investment Team and assists a broad array of clients, including lenders and financial institutions in a range of issues including secured credit facilities and loans. He has further experience of advising asset managers on non-bank lending.

Andrew Price represents banks, financial institutions, and private equity sponsors in secured & unsecured syndicated, club, and bilateral credit facilities. He acts for agents and lenders in acquisition financings, leveraged recapitalizations, cross-border deals, and working capital facilities.

Meredith Reedy represents commercial banks and other financial institutions in structuring single-lender, club, and syndicated credit facilities. Her work covers acquisition, real estate, and asset-based financings.

Kathryn Wellman maintains a strong practice in banking, regularly counselling on regulatory projects, structuring matters and internal reviews for financial institutions.