Banking & Finance: Mainly Regulatory | Global

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton has established a national financial services practice representing a variety of financial institutions and large industry groups. The firm has a particularly strong presence in the banking sector, with expertise on anti-money laundering laws and advising international banks on compliance with US regulations. Additionally, the team advises international clients and FinTech companies regarding broker dealer matters, particularly those involving investigations by FINRA. Rounding out the firm's practice, the team demonstrates strong capabilities in a wide array of M&A matters.

Arnold & Porter is well regarded in the banking regulatory space, advising clients in connection with a broad range of regulatory compliance and enforcement matters. With strong experience interfacing with both state and federal regulatory agencies on behalf of banking holding companies, insurance companies and e-commerce businesses, among others. Benefits from the firm's clout in ancillary areas such as antitrust, tax and ERISA. Also represents clients in connection with legislative matters, including Congressional hearings and investigations.

Morrison Foerster is a highly respected firm in the consumer finance space, noted for its work on the full range of CFPB regulatory matters. Heavily involved in all aspects of consumer lending, undertaking cutting-edge work relating to payment card systems and other matters. Particularly recognized for its expertise in the mortgage and fair lending space, showing great skill advising on federal and state regulations. Also enjoys a fine reputation for its handling of consumer finance litigation, impressing on behalf of lenders in complex consumer class actions. Further expertise demonstrated in diverse bank regulatory matters, including Volcker Rule and Bank Holding Company Act issues.

A&O Shearman is noted for its talented group in the broker-dealer space, with a respected practice weighted toward the provision of compliance advice. It combines broker-dealer expertise with specialist knowledge of the banking and asset management spaces to provide clients with a holistic advisory service. Advises on all aspects of US broker-dealer regulation, and noted for its work on cross-border transactional matters. The team is also experienced in handling the full range of Dodd-Frank and Volcker Rule matters in the banking space, as well as anti-money laundering rules and sanctions law. It has a strong international presence that ensures that the team is also able to advise on EU, UK and other regulatory systems. It has further experience in advising financial institutions on cryptocurrency regulatory issues.

Freshfields US LLP has a significantly experienced banking practice that sees it frequently advise international banks and large domestic banks on a variety of compliance matters. The firm has particular expertise with issues concerning anti-money laundering and the Volcker Rule.

Latham & Watkins LLP is a compact team with particular strength in the banking and broker-dealer spaces, advising on a range of high profile regulatory matters, including those pertaining to financial technology such as data capture technologies. Fully equipped to advise on current and emerging requirements implemented by the SEC, CFTC, FINRA and NYSE, among others. An expanding team includes a number of alumni of the major regulatory bodies, enabling it to provide clients with crucial strategic insight. Clients include most of the world's major global banks, as well as international broker-dealers, private fund complexes and FinTech companies.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP has strength in the full range of regulatory matters pertaining to the banking and broker-dealer industries, with a recognized group of securities law experts advising blue-chip clients on the most cutting-edge matters. Particular strength in regulatory compliance matters, but also noted for its handling of high-stakes enforcement actions by the SEC, FINRA and other agencies. Benefits from a highly experienced bench, with many partners having previously served with the DOJ or the major regulatory agencies. Increasing strength in connection with cross-border regulatory matters, with the US team working closely alongside colleagues in London, Frankfurt and Tokyo.

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP has a market-leading consumer finance practice with strength in defending financial services clients. The team has experience in class actions brought under the FCRA and TCPA. It also has impressive expertise in advising clients on consumer protection issues. The firm provides further expertise on M&A matters and banking compliance. The team regularly demonstrates its ability to provide counsel on investigations being conducted by the CFPB and FTC and state attorneys general.