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Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz

Financial Services Regulation: Financial Institutions M&A

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Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz

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Financial Services Regulation: Financial Institutions M&A - USA - Nationwide

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz is an M&A powerhouse with an outstanding track record in corporate transactions involving financial institutions. Well placed to handle the raft of regulatory compliance considerations that accompany corporate finance in the post-Dodd-Frank world. Relied upon to enable the successful completion of joint ventures, M&A, financings, restructurings and other undertakings.

Strengths

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  • For a complex M&A matter, we would use Wachtell.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Star IndividualsEdward D Herlihy
    Star IndividualsEdward D Herlihy

    Edward D Herlihy

    Edward Herlihy continues to lead the market with his preeminent M&A practice, which is focused on the representation of major banks and financial institutions. Over the course of his storied career, he has acted in many of the most significant and complex transactions in the industry.
  • Band 2Nicholas G Demmo
    Band 2Nicholas G Demmo

    Nicholas G Demmo

    Nicholas Demmo is highly regarded for his work on complex M&A matters, including for banks and many other participants in the financial services space.
  • Band 2Richard K Kim
    Band 2Richard K Kim

    Richard K Kim

    Richard Kim is an excellent choice of counsel for clients seeking regulatory counsel on major M&A. He is seasoned in the representation of banks, credit card companies and other financial institutions.

Ranked Individuals at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz (4)

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    Richard K Kim

    Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Compliance)

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    Edward D Herlihy

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    Nicholas G Demmo

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    Richard K Kim

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