FinTech Legal: Payments & Lending - USA - Nationwide
What the Team is Known For
Venable advises FinTech clients on payments and lending issues. The firm advises FinTech companies, payments platforms and lenders on product development matters as well as regulatory due diligence and regulatory investigation responses.
Strengths
"They have excellent attorneys who are knowledgeable about the current state of state and federal financial services regulations, abreast of upcoming changes, and can provide actionable advice."
"Venable are extremely responsive and always eager to help with whatever we bring to them. They have a wealth of industry knowledge and are always able to quickly advise on the best course of action."
"The matters we have used Venable on are complex, and the lawyers have picked up on the nuances quickly - they are always responsive and make themselves available at all times."
Work Highlights
Venable provided corporate, tax, labour, regulatory and transaction guidance to Volt, a UK payments company, as they built out their services in the United States.
Notable Practitioners
Ellen Berge is a compliance and regulatory expert in payments and lending. She often assists neobanks, payments processors and lenders with licensing issues and regulatory investigations. "Ellen has deep knowledge and provides good practical advice." "Ellen is at the top of her game and understands the industry. She provides comprehensive services." "Working with Ellen is always a pleasure; she is well versed in the industry and takes time to know us as a client." "Ellen is always available, and knowledgeable in both policy and business. She's resourceful."