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Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Banking & Finance

USA Guide 2026 : South Carolina


Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

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Provided by Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Nelson Mullins combines industry experience, a command of the regulatory environment, business-focused transactions advice and counseling, and creativity to achieve results.

  • Attorneys have represented clients ranging in size from the largest banks in the United States (including Fortune 50 financial institutions) to Global 500 and de novo institutions.
  • Team includes former bank regulators, SEC attorneys, and former in-house counsel for financial institutions.
  • Listed among the top law firms in the country in the number of bank mergers or other acquisitions handled.

National and regional counsel for banks and other financial services providers and helping clients with corporate regulatory, governance, and transactions

  • 50+ attorneys working with financial institutions
  • 325+ financial services company clients in the past 10 years
  • Among leading national practices involving troubled bank recapitalizations and §363 transactions
  • Experienced in formation, acquisition, and divestiture of bank holding companies, state and national banks, and branches of banks and savings and loan associations
  • Since 2010: 35+ CMBS loan securitizations (average pool size $1 billion +); 50+ Master Repurchase Credit Facilities and assets $20 billion+

Our clients span the financial services spectrum

  • Community, global, national, and regional banks
  • FinTech and alternative lenders
  • Card managers and processors
  • Money services businesses and money transmitters
  • Investment banks, brokers, investment advisors
  • Institutional investors

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Banking & Finance - South Carolina

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP is a leading corporate firm in the state, also maintaining a strong banking and finance offering. The firm has expertise in areas such as corporate finance and financial services regulation. It also offers a dedicated banking M&A group in Greenville that regularly acts for leading financial institutions.

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1John M. Jennings
    Band 1John M. Jennings

    John M. Jennings

    John Jennings has experience in M/A, securities, regulatory compliance, executive compensation and corporate governance.

  • Band 1Neil E Grayson
    Band 1Neil E Grayson

    Neil E Grayson

    Neil Grayson is a well-regarded corporate attorney who has broad experience in transactional and regulatory matters. He focuses particularly on representing banks during mergers and acquisitions, as well as advising on securities offerings and new bank formation.

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