LAWYER PROFILE
Derek M Bush

Derek M Bush

USA 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

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USA

Practice Areas

Derek M. Bush’s practice focuses on advising U.S. and international financial institutions and foreign sovereigns on full range of U.S. bank regulatory matters and legislation, including: Dodd-Frank Act requirements, restructurings, corporate governance and investments; corporate transactions, including M&A, asset sales, privatizations, capital markets transactions, joint ventures and strategic alliances; and internal investigations and in enforcement proceedings involving federal banking agencies.

Career

Joined firm, 1995; became partner, 2003. J.D., with honors, Law Review comment editor, University of Chicago (1994); A.B., cum laude, Princeton University (1989).

Professional Memberships

Member of the Bar in the District of Columbia.

Member, Executive Council, Banking Law Section of the Federal Bar Association

Previous co-chair, ABA Banking Law Subcommittee on International Banking.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Compliance) - USA - Nationwide

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Derek Bush is a market-leading expert on issues of bank regulation, and routinely advises clients on Volcker Rule compliance and other directives under the Dodd-Frank Act. He is also skilled at representing financial institutions in major M&A.

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

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Derek Bush is a market-leading expert on issues of bank regulation, and routinely advises clients on Volcker Rule compliance and other directives under the Dodd-Frank Act. He is also skilled at representing financial institutions in major M&A.

Strengths

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  • Derek is an indispensable resource for outside counsel.

    Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Compliance)Chambers Guide to the USA
  • Derek is best in class.

    Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Compliance)Chambers Guide to the USA
  • Derek is responsive, pragmatic and gives clear advice.

    Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Compliance)Chambers Guide to the USA

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California

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District of Columbia

New York

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