Banking & Finance | Global

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.

Paul Hastings LLP is a go-to for complex enforcement actions and investigations in the consumer finance sphere. The firm also brings additional capabilities on compliance issues within consumer finance. bank, non-bank lenders, FinTechs and loan servicer clients come to the firm for their expertise on matters particularly covered by the CFPB, FDIC, DOJ and FDIC.

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP has a well-established transactional offering with the ability to operate effectively across all facets of deals involving financial institutions. Represents a wide array of financial institutions including banks, credit card issuers, mortgage brokers and insurance companies, granting it an impressive overview of industry-wide trends. Offers a robust grounding in the regulatory directives of every core agency in the space.

White & Case has a thriving finance practice representing a loyal following of clients in both domestic and international transactions. Offers experience in syndicated lending, acquisition finance and asset-based lending, among a host of other areas. Highly regarded for its debtor-in-possession work. Client base includes heavyweight underwriters, investment banks and household-name corporations, as well as private equity firms and their portfolios.

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.

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.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is an established practice noted for its prowess in defending major clients in high-stakes financial litigation. Attorneys at the firm are equally skilled at advising clients on investigations and enforcement proceedings brought by a range of regulatory authorities, including the SEC, CFPB and OFAC. Further expertise displayed across a wide spectrum of bank regulatory matters.

Goodwin has particular strength in the consumer finance space, advising in relation to regulatory compliance and enforcement, and handling class action litigation concerning such topics as mortgages, credit cards and auto finance. Also advises FinTech companies in connection with a raft of regulatory matters, including payment systems issues and privacy matters. Highly experienced at representing clients in complex litigation filed by the CFPB, SEC and DOJ.

King & Spalding has developed a strong broker-dealer practice representing clients such as crypto platforms, private equity firms and banks. The firm has expertise advising on investigations by the SEC, FINRA and other regulators. Clients benefit from the experience members of the team have from their time in the major regulatory agencies.

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.

Willkie Farr & Gallagher has an expanding finance practice which is reinforced by nationally recognized M&A and bankruptcy groups. Handles a wide array of finance transactions, frequently representing some of the leading private equity funds, corporate borrowers and investment banks. Additional experience representing hedge funds and registered funds in high value redemption and subscription credit facilities. Highlighted for its significant cross-border expertise and a wealth of experience in the energy sector.

DLA Piper is regarded for its ability to handle a range of financings for borrower and lender side clients. The team has considerable experience across a number of sectors including technology, healthcare and entertainment. Its particularly noted for its expertise in cross-border transactions.

Greenberg Traurig is a highly respected firm that handles a host of banking and finance matters. Its clients include borrowers, lenders and arrangers. The team often advises on acquisition financings and unsecured credit facilities.

Holland & Knight has a large group of banking and finance practitioners who leverage the strength of its offices based across the USA, in particular in the Southeast and Midwest. Combines expertise in lending transactions with access to experts in debt capital markets within the firm, providing a joined-up service in debt financing.

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.

Winston & Strawn houses an experienced group of banking experts acting on behalf of institutional investors, equity sponsors and other lenders on complex financing transactions, including revolving credit facilities. The firm regularly advises on complex cross-border and multicurrency credit facilities and asset-based lending matters. Winston & Strawn covers a range of industry sectors, including healthcare, technology and industrial.