Department profile
WilmerHale

Banking & Finance: Mainly Regulatory

Global Guide 2026 : USA


WilmerHale

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Banking & Finance: Mainly Regulatory - USA

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For
WilmerHale is a consummate financial services firm, marshaling among its ranks significant ex-governmental prowess with an intricate knowledge of the regulatory landscape. Particularly recognized for its exceptionally strong broker-dealer practice, offering a deep bench of attorneys who are able to advise on the most cutting-edge regulatory matters. Additional strength in the banking regulatory space, with a solid presence in the enforcement sphere. Seasoned in representing clients before the CFPB and other regulatory agencies, also acting in related litigation.

Work Highlights

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  • WilmerHale represented TD Bank in a putative class action filed by two individuals with residential mortgage accounts at the bank. The plaintiffs alleged FCRA violations arising from inaccurate reporting of late payments which allegedly arose from issues related to TD Bank's vendor for printing and mailing mortgage statements.

Strengths

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  • WilmerHale has a deep knowledge of the law and industry practices and provides helpful guidance in a timely manner.

    Banking & Finance: Mainly Regulatory respondentGlobal
  • The firm has a deep bench with expertise on complex and nuanced areas of law.

    Banking & Finance: Mainly Regulatory respondentGlobal
  • WilmerHale advises the biggest financial services companies and therefore has a good understanding of how things work.

    Banking & Finance: Mainly Regulatory respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Franca Harris Gutierrez
    Band 4Franca Harris Gutierrez

    Franca Harris Gutierrez

    Franca Harris Gutierrez routinely advises banks and financial services providers on a range of regulatory issues. She is also highly regarded by clients for her knowledge of OCC regulations.
    • Franca provides strong financial services regulation expertise, providing both detailed legal analysis as well as historical context.

      Banking & Finance: Mainly Regulatory respondentGlobal
    • Franca has extremely in-depth knowledge of consumer regulatory matters.

      Banking & Finance: Mainly Regulatory respondentGlobal
    • She is incredibly knowledgeable and has an amazing reputation.

      Banking & Finance: Mainly Regulatory respondentGlobal

Ranked Individuals at WilmerHale (1)

USA

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    Franca Harris Gutierrez

    Banking & Finance: Mainly Regulatory

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