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Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Financial Services Regulation: Financial Institutions M&A - USA - Nationwide

4
Band 4

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.

Work Highlights

  • Sidley Austin represented Apollo Global Management in order to expand the permissions for the broker-dealer.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Barbara Stettner
1
Barbara Stettner
1
Band 1

Barbara Stettner impresses with the strength of her market-leading broker-dealer advisory practice, which encompasses compliance with directives established under the Dodd-Frank Act.

Her advice is pragmatic and commercial.

I value Barbara’s depth of knowledge and strategic yet practical judgment.

Barbara takes large, amorphous questions and distills them down with a lens towards business applicability.

Barb is an outstanding practitioner and is a thought leader.

David E Teitelbaum
1
David E Teitelbaum
1
Band 1

David Teitelbaum is co-leader of the firm’s banking, payments and fintech practice and co-leader of the firm’s fintech group, and is a widely commended name in the world of consumer finance law, noted for his extensive regulatory and transactional capabilities. He is particularly well regarded for his expertise in payments law matters.

He's an expert in this area but his expertise is always evolving.

He is an island of tranquility in turbulence.

David is an excellent attorney and trusted business adviser.

Kevin Campion
1
Kevin Campion
1
Band 1
Kevin Campion maintains a prominent broker-dealer compliance practice, offering clients comprehensive guidance with respect to rules set by the SEC, SIFMA and FINRA. He is particularly well known for his expertise in short-selling issues.

There is no one that I trust more than him.

W Hardy Callcott
1
W Hardy Callcott
1
Band 1
Hardy Callcott stands out for his market-leading counsel to leading US broker-dealers on the full range of compliance requirements. He is equally accomplished at steering clients through major enforcement actions initiated by state and federal regulators.

Hardy's thoughtful approach and ability to navigate high-stakes issues make him a trusted confidant to senior executives and boards alike.

Hardy is a legend in this space.

He’s an incredibly gifted lawyer.

Lara C. Thyagarajan
2
Lara C. Thyagarajan
2
Band 2

Lara Thyagarajan, with more than 15 years as leader in FINRA's enforcement department, is a trusted adviser for trading and sales practice investigations and enforcement actions.

Lara is responsive and practical in her approach to problems and open-minded in terms of solutions.

Lara is an exceptional partner and one of our go-to counsel.

Lara offers solid substantive advice backed by real-world experience.

Gretchen E. Lamberg
4
Gretchen E. Lamberg
4
Band 4

Gretchen Lamberg is co-leader of the firm’s banking, payments and fintech practice. She is routinely sought out by clients for counsel on payments systems and regulations.

Gretchen's deep experience, commercial understanding and willingness to work around the clock to get the deal done are unmatched.

We trust her to advise us on any issues where outside guidance is necessary or desired.

She is a thoughtful and detail-oriented attorney who astutely negotiates issues.

Michael Lewis
4
Michael Lewis
4
Band 4

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.

His attitude towards work never changes.

He is a subject matter expert, but is uniquely able to convey or translate even the most complex requirements into understandable and digestible advice.

Michael gives timely, practical and on-point advice. He is an overall pleasure to work with.

Kristin Teager
U
Kristin Teager
U
Up and Coming

Kristin Teager has emerged as an up‑and‑coming practitioner in the payments, crypto and consumer finance sectors, where she helps clients manage legal, regulatory and compliance risks.

I have complete confidence in her ability to represent and advise us.

Kristin consistently bridges legal, regulatory and commercial considerations in a way that builds real value.

Sean Smith
U
Sean Smith
U
Up and Coming

Sean Smith is noted for guiding clients on consumer and commercial credit regulatory matters to ensure compliance.

Sean combines strong business and commercial awareness with deep regulatory expertise, providing service that is both practical and solution-oriented.

Ranked Lawyers at
Sidley Austin LLP

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USA - Nationwide

Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Compliance)

Michael Lewis
4
Michael Lewis
4
Band 4
Financial Services Regulation: Broker Dealer (Compliance)

Barbara Stettner
1
Barbara Stettner
1
Band 1
Kevin Campion
1
Kevin Campion
1
Band 1
W Hardy Callcott
1
W Hardy Callcott
1
Band 1
Financial Services Regulation: Broker Dealer (Enforcement)

W Hardy Callcott
1
W Hardy Callcott
1
Band 1
Lara C. Thyagarajan
2
Lara C. Thyagarajan
2
Band 2
Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Compliance)

David E Teitelbaum
1
David E Teitelbaum
1
Band 1
Gretchen E. Lamberg
4
Gretchen E. Lamberg
4
Band 4
Kristin Teager
U
Kristin Teager
U
Up and Coming
Sean Smith
U
Sean Smith
U
Up and Coming