Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Compliance)

Elizabeth Davy is recognized for her extensive capabilities with respect to sanctions and AML enforcement matters in the banking sector.

"Beth understands the industry and how banks operate, which leads to the most insightful and deeply thought out advice and solutions."

Samuel Seymour is noted for the strength of his legal acumen in banking enforcement matters. As senior counsel at the firm, he remains a dependable source of advice for high-stakes investigations and regulatory actions brought by a range of agencies.

"He has a stellar reputation."

Karen Patton Seymour rejoined the Sullivan & Cromwell investigations team from her role as general counsel at a major international investment bank. She brings with her decades of experience at the forefront of the banking enforcement space.

"She is outstanding."

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."

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."

Andrew Gerlach is highly sought after by diverse financial institutions for assistance with significant M&A, including the obtaining of regulatory approvals.

"Andrew is very smart, highly thoughtful and demonstrates great judgment in tackling challenges across the full spectrum of financial services and FinTech."

"Andrew is exceedingly smart and efficient."

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."

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.

"Mark has very good judgment and gives pragmatic advice. He is very experienced and knowledgeable."

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."

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

"Sharon is thoughtful, insightful and well-connected. She is a terrific, energetic leader."

"Sharon is my go-to legal counsel in the field. She consistently provides practical advice on extremely complex matters and is very responsive."

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."

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."

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

"Stephen is a superb draftsperson and negotiator of deal points."

"Stephen is prompt, creative and pragmatic. He is a substantive expert and a trusted advisor."

"He is an exceptional lawyer who brings expertise and experience in the financial services space, including transactional and regulatory."

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."

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.

"Jared is smart and commercial."