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Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

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Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

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Banking & Finance - USA

Band 4

What the Team is Known For
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP is a colossus of the US financial services space, handling sophisticated banking regulatory issues on a regular basis. Comfortable negotiating the ins and outs of Dodd-Frank regulations for systemically important clients and defending them against incursions by an array of regulatory bodies. Adept at dismissing harmful allegations relating to such crimes as rate rigging and money laundering, with noted expertise in representing clients before high level regulatory enforcement actions. Also noted for its continuing excellence in the transactional space, advising financial institutions in connection with industry-defining M&A activity. Increasing presence in the FinTech space, alongside an ability to advise on cybersecurity issues affecting banking clients.
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Work Highlights

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  • Sullivan & Cromwell advised Credit Suisse in its $3.3 billion merger with UBS.

Strengths

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  • The firm is absolutely stellar in substance, expertise and client service.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

  • The team provides really good perspective on trends and developments.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

  • Sullivan & Cromwell is a go-to firm for the most sophisticated and complex matters.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

  • S&C provides high quality advice and counsel on critical issues and has a deep bench of expertise to tap into.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • H Rodgin Cohen
    H Rodgin Cohen

    H Rodgin Cohen

    Rodgin Cohen is a towering figure of the US financial services landscape. He offers clients unmatched experience handling the most significant transactional and regulatory matters in the industry.

    • He is in a league of his own and a leader in the financial institutions bar.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

    • Rodgin is the Jedi master you call in when you have a problem.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

    • He is strategic, thoughtful and pragmatic in his approach to resolving challenging issues.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
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  • Mitchell S Eitel
    Mitchell S Eitel

    Mitchell S Eitel

    Mitchell Eitel is skilled at achieving the regulatory and transactional goals of his financial services clients.

    • He is accessible and strategic in terms of the banking landscape.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

    • Mitchell is a phenomenal bank M&A lawyer.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

    • I highly value his depth of experience and judgement.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
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  • Michael T Escue
    Michael T Escue

    Michael T Escue

    Michael Escue maintains a comprehensive practice, which sees him advise domestic and international clients on the full suite of US banking regulatory requirements.

    • Michael is fantastic with his clients and develops deep relationships.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

    • He’s strategic, thoughtful and pragmatic in his approach to resolving challenging issues.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
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  • Camille Orme
    Camille Orme

    Camille Orme

    Camille Orme is a respected practitioner of bank regulatory law. She is particularly knowledgeable regarding the regulatory aspects of the Dodd-Frank Act, including Volcker Rule compliance.

    • Camille understands how to navigate the prudential agencies and is an effective advocate.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
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  • Donald J Toumey
    Donald J Toumey

    Donald J Toumey

    Donald Toumey stands out for his extensive expertise in US banking law. He regularly advises clients on the full spectrum of compliance matters, including regulatory challenges emerging from the Bank Secrecy Act and OFAC sanctions.

    • His industry perspective is invaluable and critical to providing a broader perspective on emerging issues.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

    • He's a key part of the team no matter the topic.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
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  • Andrea Tokheim
    Andrea Tokheim

    Andrea Tokheim

    Andrea Tokheim is recognized for the strength of her compliance practice, which frequently sees her resolving a wide range of regulatory challenges. Clients often seek her out for assistance with the Patriot Act, AML and bank ownership issues.

    • Andrea is absolutely phenomenal, very precise and gives really good advice.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

    • For any question I have on the alphabet soup of bank regulation, she is my first call.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
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  • Colin Lloyd
    Colin Lloyd

    Colin Lloyd

    Colin Lloyd combines knowledge of the regulatory issues facing both banks and broker-dealers, with standout expertise in derivatives compliance.

    • He is a very well-rounded lawyer that knows how the deals and regulations work.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

    • Colin is insanely smart and knows it all.

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