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Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP

Banking & Finance: Corporate & Regulatory

USA Guide 2026 : Massachusetts


Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP

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Provided by Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP

Nutter’s financial and banking attorneys serve as corporate and regulatory counsel to banks, savings institutions, and other financial institutions, and we address a wide range of banking clients' needs, including new bank formations, mergers and acquisitions, holding company formations, conversions, interstate expansion, the introduction of new products and services, including securities, insurance and trust services, and electronic banking.

Our clients

Our clients include the full range of financial institutions, such as commercial banks and bank holding companies, thrift institutions and thrift holding companies, trust companies, insurance companies and agencies, equipment leasing companies, non-bank subsidiaries, and real estate investment trusts.

Our practice

  • Corporate and regulatory matters
  • Mergers, acquisitions, and public and private sales of equity and debt securities for various types of banking and insurance companies, including trust-preferred securities
  • Organization of de novo banks
  • New structures, including mutual holding companies and conversions of mutual banks
  • New products and services, including insurance, investment products, trust services, collective investment and common trust funds
  • Corporate and regulatory advice

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Banking & Finance: Corporate & Regulatory - Massachusetts

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP has in-depth knowledge of the regulatory landscape affecting banks, insurance companies and financial institutions. The team regularly advises banks on complex M&A and reorganizations, dealing with both debt and equity matters. The firm has notable expertise in matters concerning mutual holding companies. Its client base includes prominent regional banks alongside smaller community banks and credit unions.

Work Highlights

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  • Nutter McClennen & Fish represented SSB community Bancorp in its merger with PeoplesBancorp to create one of the North East's largest mutual multi-bank holding companies.

Strengths

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  • The firm has a very strong, well-rounded team that is knowledgeable, reliable and insightful. They are responsive and helpful on all matters.

    Banking & Finance: Corporate & Regulatory respondentUSA
  • The firm has a really outstanding roster of attorneys and did a really nice job for us in answering some questions that we had.

    Banking & Finance: Corporate & Regulatory respondentUSA
  • Nutter McClennen & Fish's team is very responsive, thorough and detail-oriented as well as pleasant to work with.

    Banking & Finance: Corporate & Regulatory respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleKenneth Ehrlich
    Senior StatespeopleKenneth Ehrlich

    Kenneth Ehrlich

    Kenneth Ehrlich regularly represents financial institutions in governance and regulatory matters, including appearing before state and federal government agencies.

  • Band 1Michael Krebs
    Band 1Michael Krebs

    Michael Krebs

    Michael Krebs oversees a variety of transactions within the financial services sector, including mutual-to-stock conversions and M&A as well as governance matters.

    • Mike's industry experience and breadth of knowledge in banking is amazing.

      Banking & Finance: Corporate & Regulatory respondentUSA
  • Band 2Matthew D Hanaghan
    Band 2Matthew D Hanaghan

    Matthew D Hanaghan

    Matthew Hanaghan routinely advises financial institutions and banks on regulatory matters. He has further experience providing counsel on private equity transactions.

  • Band 2Matthew P Doring
    Band 2Matthew P Doring

    Matthew P Doring

    Matthew Doring regularly advises clients on matters related to mergers, acquisitions, contract negotiations and partnership agreements. His client base encompasses financial institutions, banks, manufacturers, non-profits and real estate investors.

    • Matthew is very responsive, has a friendly demeanor, knows the market and offers good advice.

      Banking & Finance: Corporate & Regulatory respondentUSA
    • Matthew is responsive and knowledgeable.

      Banking & Finance: Corporate & Regulatory respondentUSA

Ranked Individuals at Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP (4)

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    Kenneth Ehrlich

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    Michael Krebs

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    Matthew D Hanaghan

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    Matthew P Doring

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