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USA 2026
Lawyers profile | USA 2026: Financial Services Regulation: Financial Institutions M&A, Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Compliance)
Brian Christiansen
Ranked in 2 Practice Areas
2

Band 2

Financial Services Regulation: Financial Institutions M&A

USA - Nationwide

14 Years Ranked

3

Band 3

Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Compliance)

USA - Nationwide

12 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides
Global 2026

About

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USA

Practice Areas

With more than two decades of experience, Brian Christiansen is recognized as one the country’s foremost financial services lawyers. He counsels U.S. and international banking organizations, nonbank financial services firms and their investors and counterparties on all types of regulatory, transactional, compliance and enforcement matters. Brian often handles multifaceted and novel matters in the financial services industry. He has helped clients structure and execute acquisitions, investments and corporate transactions, obtain charters, raise capital, develop new products, implement compliance programs, conduct internal investigations and resolve enforcement actions. Brian routinely represents clients before the OCC, FDIC, Federal Reserve and state banking departments.

Career

Joined Firm as Partner, 2024.

Professional Memberships

Chairman, Mergers and Acquisitions Subcommittee, Banking Law Committee, American Bar Association (2011-2015).

Personal

J.D., The George Washington University, 2002 (with honors; Member, The George Washington Law Review); B.S., University of Virginia, 1999 (McIntire School of Commerce, Finance).

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

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

2
Band 2
Individual Editorial
Brian Christiansen is recognized as a highly skilled transactional and regulatory attorney, who offers specialized counsel to financial services firms. He is seasoned at handling M&A and regularly engages with the full spectrum of financial regulators.
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Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Compliance) - USA - Nationwide

3
Band 3
Individual Editorial
Brian Christiansen is recognized as a highly skilled transactional and regulatory attorney, who offers specialized counsel to financial services firms. He is seasoned at handling M&A and regularly engages with the full spectrum of financial regulators.
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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

I have complete confidence in his work.

Financial Services Regulation: Financial Institutions M&A respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

Brian is a trusted adviser with exceptional knowledge, who is responsive, easy to work with and who understands our needs.

Financial Services Regulation: Financial Institutions M&A respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

Brian is deeply familiar with the bank regulatory landscape and has a unique ability to articulate that knowledge in a way that people can comprehend.

Financial Services Regulation: Financial Institutions M&A respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

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