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Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance: Mainly Regulatory - USA

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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.

Work Highlights

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  • Sullivan & Cromwell LLP advised JPMorgan on its acquisition of Aumni, a provider of investment analytics software to the venture capital industry, in an all-cash transaction.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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H Rodgin Cohen
Star Individuals
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 a wonderful adviser. Rodgin is knowledgeable, practical and pragmatic.

He has a well-earned reputation for being one of the foremost experts in banking law. His strategic vision and eternally optimistic outlook are tremendous assets.

He is the dean of banking law.

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Mitchell S Eitel
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Band 1
Mitchell Eitel is skilled at achieving the regulatory and transactional goals of his financial services clients.

Mitchell is widely sophisticated in a whole range of issues. He is clever, insightful and innovative in his approach.

He has a fantastic ability to advise and execute on the most complex financial services assignments.

Mitch is the complete package. He has an extraordinary depth of experience and incredible creativity.

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Michael T Escue
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Band 2
Michael Escue maintains a comprehensive practice, which sees him advise domestic and international clients on the full suite of US banking regulatory requirements.

He has a wealth of knowledge and is very talented.

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Ari B Blaut
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Band 3
Ari Blaut handles acquisition, company and debt financings for bulge bracket banks, private equity funds and public companies.

Ari is extremely savvy and commercial.

Ari is an incredible lawyer. His advice from both the legal and business viewpoint is priceless.

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Camille Orme
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Band 3
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 is knowledgeable, extremely practical and pragmatic.

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Donald J Toumey
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Band 3
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.

Donald provides advice that generates a high degree of confidence.

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Andrea Tokheim
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Band 4
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.

She has great experience and sophistication. She is very responsive and also a great creative thinker.

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Colin Lloyd
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Band 5
Colin Lloyd combines knowledge of the regulatory issues facing both banks and broker-dealers, with standout expertise in derivatives compliance.

Colin routinely provides exceptional legal services on a wide range of regulatory issues. He delivers outstanding work product and is particularly adept at writing clearly.

He is brilliant and has an encyclopedic understanding of the rules.

He gives practical, accurate and timely advice.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Ari B Blaut
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H Rodgin Cohen
Star Individuals
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Mitchell S Eitel
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Michael T Escue
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Band 2
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Camille Orme
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Donald J Toumey
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Andrea Tokheim
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Colin Lloyd
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