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Provided by Hugh Conroy
Hugh Conroy’s practice focuses on bank and bank holding company regulatory issues, and he provides advice to both U.S. and non-U.S. financial institutions on a range of complex financial services regulatory issues. He currently devotes a significant portion of his practice to advice and advocacy on regulations related to capital, liquidity, the Volcker Rule, and banking regulation of derivatives and securities financing transactions. His practice encompasses bank and bank holding company regulatory issues arising out of complex structured finance transactions; derivative and structured derivative products; securities and commodities trading; new products and activities; mergers and acquisitions; private equity investments; and internal corporate reorganizations. Hugh is also engaged by fintech and digital asset clients for advice on chartering appropriate digital asset platforms, digital asset custody, and the federal and state overlay to digital asset businesses.
J.D. (Kent and Stone Scholar), Columbia University School of Law (1996); Fulbright Scholar, Kanazawa University (Japan, 1992-93); B.A., summa cum laude, College of William and Mary (1992).
New York Bar; American Bar Association Banking Law Committee.
Hugh presents on bank regulatory issues and current events in the banking industry at conferences sponsored by the American Bankers Association, the American Bar Association, the Financial Markets Association, and the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association, and has been a guest lecturer on bank regulatory matters at Columbia University School of Law and New York University School of Law. Hugh is also co-author of The Guide to Bank Underwriting, Dealing and Brokerage Activities (Thomson West), and a contributor to Regulation of Foreign Banks & Affiliates in the United States (Thomson West).
Provided by Chambers
Hugh Conroy is sought after by domestic and international financial institutions for the strength of his advice on diverse issues, including compliance with the Dodd-Frank Act.
Provided by Chambers
"He is really great at analyzing the complexity of banking products and applying that to US regulatory requirements."
"Hugh is an incredibly talented attorney who provides outstanding client service in a manner reflective of a deep awareness of market practices."
"He offers really top notch, thoughtful and helpful advice."
"He is really great at analyzing the complexity of banking products and applying that to US regulatory requirements."
"Hugh is an incredibly talented attorney who provides outstanding client service in a manner reflective of a deep awareness of market practices."
"He offers really top notch, thoughtful and helpful advice."
