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Sidley Austin LLP

Banking & Finance: Mainly Regulatory

Global Guide 2026 : USA

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Banking & Finance: Mainly Regulatory - USA

What the Team is Known For
Sidley Austin LLP offers extensive experience across a range of securities and broker-dealer matters, including the most technical aspects of equity markets, alternative trading systems and municipal securities. Noted representation of broker-dealer clients in connection with regulatory examinations, investigations and enforcement actions. Further recognized for its highly respected consumer finance practice, covering a broad range of matters including the establishment of innovative payment systems. Regularly acts on behalf of banks and non-banks in connection with complex regulatory matters and major litigation.
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Work Highlights

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  • Sidley Austin advised Stifel Nicolaus & Company on a number of sanctions under a Massachusetts Securities Division consent order.

Strengths

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  • The firm has deep knowledge, experience and bench of talent on all topics pertinent to our business.

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  • The Sidley partners are experts.

    Banking & Finance: Mainly Regulatory respondentGlobal

  • Sidley has exceptional regulatory strength and experience.

    Banking & Finance: Mainly Regulatory respondentGlobal

  • Sidley has strong knowledge of broker-dealer issues and is on top of commercial issues.

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  • Sidley Austin are thought leaders in this space. The team provides practical advice and has a strong bench.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Michael Lewis
    Michael Lewis

    Michael Lewis

    Michael Lewis is highly sought out for his bank regulatory knowledge. He assists prominent banking clients in regulatory issues related to FinTech and bank M&A transactions, among other matters.

    • Michael understands complex regulatory issues and has an awareness of important industry trends and developments.

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    • He has expertise on all regulatory matters.

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    • He provides clear and concise advice and is always willing to think creatively when trying to address any problem.

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