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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

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

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

Strengths

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

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

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The team provides really good perspective on trends and developments.

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

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Notable Practitioners

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Elizabeth Davy
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Elizabeth Davy
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Senior Statespeople
Elizabeth Davy is recognized for her extensive capabilities with respect to sanctions and AML enforcement matters in the banking sector.
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Karen Patton Seymour
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Karen Patton Seymour
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Eminent Practitioners
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.
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H Rodgin Cohen
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 in a league of his own and a leader in the financial institutions bar.

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

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

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Mitchell S Eitel
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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 a phenomenal bank M&A lawyer.

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

I highly value his depth of experience and judgment.

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

He is super smart, very commercial and has the right instincts and judgment.

He is a terrific, business-oriented and very nimble lawyer.

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Colin Lloyd
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Colin Lloyd
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Band 2
Colin Lloyd combines knowledge of the regulatory issues facing both banks and broker-dealers, with standout expertise in derivatives compliance.

Colin is insanely smart and knows it all.

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

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Mark J Menting
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Mark J Menting
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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 is an outstanding attorney.

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

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

Michael is fantastic with his clients and develops deep relationships.

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Sharon Cohen-Levin
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Sharon Cohen-Levin
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Band 2

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

She has a tremendous amount of insight and practical guidance.

Sharon has a combination of deep experience and a very nice client manner.

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

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Donald J Toumey
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Donald J Toumey
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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.

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

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Jared Fishman
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Jared Fishman
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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 thinks strategically and exhibits practical execution to achieve objectives.

Jared is very good at giving succinct answers to questions.

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

He's extremely intelligent and is a great lawyer.

Stephen's knowledge in this area is truly exceptional.

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Andrea Tokheim
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Andrea Tokheim
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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.

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

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Compliance)
H Rodgin Cohen
H Rodgin Cohen
Star Individuals
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Mitchell S Eitel
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Mitchell S Eitel
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Band 1
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Michael T Escue
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Michael T Escue
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Band 2
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Camille Orme
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Camille Orme
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Band 3
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Donald J Toumey
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Donald J Toumey
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Band 3
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Andrea Tokheim
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Andrea Tokheim
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Colin Lloyd
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Colin Lloyd
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Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Enforcement & Investigations)
Elizabeth Davy
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Elizabeth Davy
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Senior Statespeople
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Karen Patton Seymour
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Karen Patton Seymour
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Eminent Practitioners
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H Rodgin Cohen
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H Rodgin Cohen
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Band 1
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Sharon Cohen-Levin
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Sharon Cohen-Levin
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Band 2
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Financial Services Regulation: Broker Dealer (Compliance)
Colin Lloyd
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Colin Lloyd
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Band 2
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Financial Services Regulation: Financial Institutions M&A
H Rodgin Cohen
H Rodgin Cohen
Star Individuals
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Mitchell S Eitel
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Mitchell S Eitel
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Band 1
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C. Andrew Gerlach
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C. Andrew Gerlach
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Band 2
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Mark J Menting
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Mark J Menting
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Band 2
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Jared Fishman
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Jared Fishman
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Band 3
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Stephen Salley
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Stephen Salley
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Band 3
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