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Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Compliance)

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Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

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Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Compliance) - USA - Nationwide

Band 1

Band 1


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 advised Discover Financial Services in its $50.6 billion all-stock merger with Capital One Financial.

Strengths

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  • S&C inspires confidence that it can give you the advice and support you need to reach the best possible outcome.

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  • S&C has the leading capacity to provide in-depth advice with an army of regulatory lawyers.

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  • S&C consistently delivers thoughtful, prompt and actionable guidance that is invaluable to in-house lawyers.

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  • Sullivan & Cromwell understands that we only give them hard questions and draws upon their expertise across subjects to deliver practical answers.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleElizabeth Davy
    Senior StatespeopleElizabeth Davy

    Elizabeth Davy

    Elizabeth Davy is recognized for her extensive capabilities with respect to sanctions and AML enforcement matters in the banking sector.
    • Beth is a pleasure to work with and a leader in the enforcement and regulatory advisory space.

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  • Star IndividualsH Rodgin Cohen
    Star IndividualsH 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.
    • Rodgin is a legend in this space.

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    • He is a uniquely talented force in this space.

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    • Rodgin is the best of the best.

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  • Band 1Mitchell S Eitel
    Band 1Mitchell S Eitel

    Mitchell S Eitel

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

    • Mitch is creative, practical and someone you want on your side.

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    • He is one of the key players in this space.

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    • Mitchell is a huge asset to have on your team.

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  • Band 1Sharon Cohen-Levin
    Band 1Sharon Cohen-Levin

    Sharon Cohen-Levin

    Sharon Cohen-Levin concentrates her noted practice on banking enforcement matters emerging from AML and asset forfeiture.

    • Sharon is a pleasure to work with and a leader in the enforcement and regulatory advisory space.

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    • She is one of the top lawyers I've worked with.

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  • Band 2C. Andrew Gerlach
    Band 2C. Andrew Gerlach

    C. Andrew Gerlach

    Andrew Gerlach is highly sought after by diverse financial institutions for assistance with significant M&A, including the obtaining of regulatory approvals. He is also co-head of the firm's global mergers & acquisitions group.

    • Andrew has an extraordinary ability to discuss complex issues with serenity and clarity.

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    • Andrew is a superstar lawyer.

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    • Andrew is a top trusted adviser with extremely good judgment.

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  • Band 2Colin Lloyd
    Band 2Colin Lloyd

    Colin Lloyd

    Colin Lloyd combines knowledge of the regulatory issues facing both banks and broker-dealers, with standout expertise in derivatives compliance.
    • Colin has the ability to frame industry positions rather than just being a scribe for industry views.

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  • Band 2Mark J Menting
    Band 2Mark J Menting

    Mark J Menting

    Mark Menting dedicates his broad practice to the representation of clients in complex bank regulatory matters. In particular, he offers clients the benefit of deep transactional expertise in M&A.
  • Band 2Michael T Escue
    Band 2Michael 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 has encyclopedic knowledge of banking regulations and has been extremely helpful in finding solutions to difficult issues.

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    • I trust him above any other outside counsel I have worked with to give me his honest views on commercial risks.

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  • Band 3Camille Orme
    Band 3Camille Orme

    Camille Orme

    Camille Orme is deputy managing partner of the firm’s financial services group. She 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.

    • I'm not talking to a client without Camille in the room.

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    • Camille brings incredible experience to bear.

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  • Band 3Jared Fishman
    Band 3Jared Fishman

    Jared Fishman

    Jared Fishman is reputed for his knowledge in the M&A area. He regularly advises clients on a wide range of transactional, corporate governance, disclosure and general corporate matters.
    • He is just a solid source of advice and counsel.

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    • He understands how to provide practical advice.

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    • Jared combines a unique combination of great M&A capabilities with deep insights into the regulatory landscape.

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  • Band 3Stephen Salley
    Band 3Stephen Salley

    Stephen Salley

    Stephen Salley is highlighted for his extensive capabilities on transactional and regulatory matters involving banks and other financial institutions.
    • Stephen is an excellent attorney.

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    • Stephen has a unique ability to help craft solutions and to do so in a business way.

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  • Band 4Andrea Tokheim
    Band 4Andrea 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 has great expertise and good judgment, especially for Federal Reserve Legal interpretive questions.

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  • Band 4Donald J Toumey
    Band 4Donald 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.
    • Donald is exceptional.

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Ranked Individuals at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP (16)

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    H Rodgin Cohen

    Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Compliance)

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  • Profile image of Mitchell S Eitel

    Mitchell S Eitel

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  • Profile image of Michael T Escue

    Michael T Escue

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  • Profile image of Camille Orme

    Camille Orme

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  • Profile image of Andrea Tokheim

    Andrea Tokheim

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  • Profile image of Donald J Toumey

    Donald J Toumey

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  • Profile image of Elizabeth Davy

    Elizabeth Davy

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  • Profile image of H Rodgin Cohen

    H Rodgin Cohen

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  • Profile image of Sharon Cohen-Levin

    Sharon Cohen-Levin

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    Colin Lloyd

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    H Rodgin Cohen

    Financial Services Regulation: Financial Institutions M&A

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    Mitchell S Eitel

    Financial Services Regulation: Financial Institutions M&A

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    C. Andrew Gerlach

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  • Profile image of Mark J Menting

    Mark J Menting

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    Jared Fishman

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    Stephen Salley

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