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Financial Services Regulation: Financial Institutions M&A

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

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What the Team is Known For

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP has a well-established transactional offering with the ability to operate effectively across all facets of deals involving financial institutions. Represents a wide array of financial institutions including banks, credit card issuers, mortgage brokers and insurance companies, granting it an impressive overview of industry-wide trends. Offers a robust grounding in the regulatory directives of every core agency in the space.

Work Highlights

  • Simpson Thacher & Bartlett represented funds managed by Stone Point Capital in their purchase of Truist Bank’s insurance brokerage business, with funds managed by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice.

Strengths

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The firm has lots of subject matter experts covering virtually every needed area.

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The team is very good at coupling the regulatory advice with how it pertains to transactions.

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Simpson Thacher is an outstanding firm that is comprehensive in terms of areas of expertise.

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Notable Practitioners

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Lee Meyerson
Lee Meyerson
Star Individuals
Lee Meyerson is widely touted as one of the most accomplished financial services M&A lawyers of his generation. He works closely with clients to execute major transactions with seasoned efficiency, including sales, mergers and acquisitions.

Lee is very commercial.

He is one of the most experienced M&A practitioners.

Lee is a top-notch attorney who is deeply experienced, has a strong knowledge base and provides practical, business-minded advice.

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Brian Christiansen
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Brian Christiansen
2
Band 2
Brian Christiansen is recognized as a highly skilled transactional and regulatory attorney, who offers specialized counsel to financial services firms. He is seasoned at handling M&A and regularly engages with the full spectrum of financial regulators.

He is creative when navigating prudential regulatory matters.

Brian is super commercial and a phenomenal lawyer.

He knows how the regulators think so his advice is always geared towards being practical.

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Sven Mickisch
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Sven Mickisch
2
Band 2
Sven Mickisch is a highly respected lawyer, noted for his extensive transactional capabilities in M&A matters. He is called upon by a range of financial institutions, including private equity firms and banks.

His ability to see around corners relative to potential issues is one of his greatest assets.

Sven is an excellent lawyer and very commercial in his approach.

He is a very sophisticated M&A lawyer and he understands how to get to the right answer efficiently.

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Elizabeth A Cooper
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Elizabeth A Cooper
3
Band 3
Elizabeth Cooper maintains a respected M&A practice, in which she counsels a range of financial institutions, including banks and private equity sponsors, on major transactions. She has notable experience in handling issues with cross-border elements.

The breadth and depth of Elizabeth's expertise is a key strength.

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Spencer Sloan
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Spencer Sloan
U
Up and Coming

Spencer Sloan has a burgeoning practice advising banking and insurance institutions on large transactional matters.

Spencer is phenomenal.

He is a very thoughtful lawyer.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

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Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Compliance)
Brian Christiansen
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Brian Christiansen
3
Band 3
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Financial Services Regulation: Financial Institutions M&A
Lee Meyerson
Lee Meyerson
Star Individuals
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Brian Christiansen
2
Brian Christiansen
2
Band 2
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Sven Mickisch
2
Sven Mickisch
2
Band 2
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Elizabeth A Cooper
3
Elizabeth A Cooper
3
Band 3
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Spencer Sloan
U
Spencer Sloan
U
Up and Coming
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