Ranking tables
Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Compliance) | USA
USA - Nationwide
Rankings overview for Departments
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Eminent Practitioners
Star Individuals
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
- Brian Christiansen Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP13 Years Ranked
- Camille Orme Sullivan & Cromwell LLP11 Years Ranked
- Donald J Toumey Sullivan & Cromwell LLP16 Years Ranked
- Edward O'Keefe Moore & Van Allen, PLLC7 Years Ranked
- Gabriel Rosenberg Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP9 Years Ranked
- Mark Chorazak Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates6 Years Ranked
Band 4
- Alison Hashmall Freshfields US LLP5 Years Ranked
- Andrea Tokheim Sullivan & Cromwell LLP7 Years Ranked
- Arthur S Long Latham & Watkins LLP10 Years Ranked
- David L Portilla Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP8 Years Ranked
- Franca Harris Gutierrez WilmerHale14 Years Ranked
- Giorgio Bovenzi Haynes and Boone, LLP8 Years Ranked
- Jarryd Anderson Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP2 Years Ranked
- Joseph P Vitale Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP14 Years Ranked
- Lena Kiely A&O Shearman2 Years Ranked
- Michael Nonaka Covington & Burling LLP4 Years Ranked
- Randy Benjenk Covington & Burling LLP6 Years Ranked
- Scott Cammarn Pierce Atwood LLP9 Years Ranked
- William E Stern Goodwin14 Years Ranked
Band 5
- Adam J Cohen Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates1 Years Ranked
- Amber Hay Arnold & Porter2 Years Ranked
- Christopher Paridon Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP1 Years Ranked
- Colin Lloyd Sullivan & Cromwell LLP12 Years Ranked
- Craig Unterberg Haynes and Boone, LLP6 Years Ranked
- Daniel Meade Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP2 Years Ranked
- David F Freeman Jr Arnold & Porter18 Years Ranked
- David Sewell Freshfields US LLP5 Years Ranked
- Donald Waack Linklaters3 Years Ranked
- Michael Lewis Sidley Austin LLP5 Years Ranked
- Neil Bloomfield Moore & Van Allen, PLLC4 Years Ranked
Up and Coming
- Caroline Swett Debevoise & Plimpton LLP3 Years Ranked
- Chen Xu Debevoise & Plimpton LLP7 Years Ranked
- Lauren Semrad Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP3 Years Ranked
- Matthew Bisanz Mayer Brown LLP1 Years Ranked
- Patrick Fuller Debevoise & Plimpton LLP5 Years Ranked
- Pia Naib Latham & Watkins1 Years Ranked
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Davis Polk & Wardwell LLPFinancial Services Regulation: Banking (Compliance)2025 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedDavis Polk & Wardwell LLP maintains its position at the forefront of the financial services regulatory space as the first port of call for institutions seeking up-to-date expertise. A market-leading offering in banking regulatory compliance is bolstered by strong showings in banking enforcement and transactional matters and the broker-dealer regulatory space. Helps bring to fruition sophisticated M&A deals involving financial institutions. Marries traditional legal acumen and experience with the innovative use of technology, producing the industry-standard policy and procedure manual for Volcker matters and a subscription-based Regulatory Tracker. Also noted for its knowledge of global regulatory systems, including the Basel III capital and liquidity rules.1 Sullivan & Cromwell LLPFinancial Services Regulation: Banking (Compliance)2025 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedSullivan & Cromwell LLP is a colossus of the US financial services space, handling sophisticated banking regulatory issues on a regular basis. Comfortable negotiating the ins and outs of Dodd-Frank regulations for systemically important clients and defending them against incursions by an array of regulatory bodies. Adept at dismissing harmful allegations relating to such crimes as rate rigging and money laundering, with noted expertise in representing clients before high level regulatory enforcement actions. Also noted for its continuing excellence in the transactional space, advising financial institutions in connection with industry-defining M&A activity. Increasing presence in the FinTech space, alongside an ability to advise on cybersecurity issues affecting banking clients.
Band 2
2 Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLPFinancial Services Regulation: Banking (Compliance)2025 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedCleary 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.
2 Debevoise & Plimpton LLPFinancial Services Regulation: Banking (Compliance)2025 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedDebevoise & Plimpton LLP is recognized for having developed a diverse banking and financial institutions practice. Particularly noted for its handling of regulatory compliance and transactional matters at the intersection of the banking and insurance sectors, while also impressing in connection with state and federal government investigations and regulatory enforcement actions. Maintains close ties with other departments, including litigation, private equity and M&A, to deliver a robust and rounded service. Benefits from the experience of alumni of a number of major regulatory bodies, including the SEC, the Federal Reserve Board and the US Treasury.
Band 3
3 Arnold & PorterFinancial Services Regulation: Banking (Compliance)2025 | Band 3 | 19 Years RankedArnold & 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.
3 Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & AffiliatesFinancial Services Regulation: Banking (Compliance)2025 | Band 3 | 19 Years RankedSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates is a hugely respected firm with an enviable history of involvement at the cutting edge of the US financial services arena. Particular strength in the banking space, advising leading institutions on a range of sophisticated regulatory compliance, enforcement and M&A matters. Advises on all aspects of the Dodd-Frank Act, and adept at dealing with allegations of sanctions and anti-money laundering violations. Offers additional expertise in consumer finance, including CFPB compliance and enforcement matters, and particularly excelling in consumer class action defense. Noted expertise in the emergent FinTech area.
Band 4
4 Covington & Burling LLPFinancial Services Regulation: Banking (Compliance)2025 | Band 4 | 19 Years RankedCovington & Burling LLP is an established presence in the regulatory arena with a strong showing in Washington, DC. Continues to impress across the banking compliance and enforcement spaces and is recommended for the depth of its political connections. Noted strength in FinTech, data privacy and anti-money laundering, among other areas. Frequently engaged to represent financial institutions in investigations by the CFPB, among other regulatory authorities. Clients of the firm include multinational banks, credit card companies and other financial institutions.4 Mayer Brown LLPFinancial Services Regulation: Banking (Compliance)2025 | Band 4 | 19 Years RankedMayer Brown LLP has a broad practice with an exceptional reputation in the consumer finance space, notably excelling in its provision of compliance advice to clients in the mortgage industry. Also covers the full range of banking regulatory compliance and enforcement matters. A strong global reach allows the team to handle cross-border cases with ease, while the presence of several former regulatory officials provides insight into the most cutting-edge matters. Regularly defends clients in proceedings brought by government regulators including the SEC, the CFPB, the FDIC and the OCC.4 Moore & Van Allen, PLLCFinancial Services Regulation: Banking (Compliance)2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedMoore & Van Allen, PLLC is comprised of practitioners with prior experience at regulatory offices. The group provides large financial institutions with insight into SEC, CFTC and OCC regulatory systems, along with in-depth knowledge on Dodd-Frank and Volcker rules. The team also boasts expertise in contentious matters and investigations by the Department of Justice and US Attorney's offices.4 Morrison FoersterFinancial Services Regulation: Banking (Compliance)2025 | Band 4 | 17 Years RankedMorrison 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.
Band 5
5 A&O ShearmanFinancial Services Regulation: Banking (Compliance)2025 | Band 5 | 23 Years RankedA&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 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.5 Freshfields US LLPFinancial Services Regulation: Banking (Compliance)2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedFreshfields 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.
5 Haynes and Boone, LLPFinancial Services Regulation: Banking (Compliance)2025 | Band 5 | 6 Years RankedHaynes and Boone, LLP is a full-service law firm, known for its impressive capabilities on international bank regulatory matters. Provides bank and non-bank clients with broad expertise regarding state and federal regulatory authorities, including the FDIC, OCC and CFTC. Lawyers at the firm are particularly skilled at advising on all aspects of the Dodd-Frank Act, including Volcker Rule compliance.5 Latham & Watkins LLPFinancial Services Regulation: Banking (Compliance)2025 | Band 5 | 6 Years RankedLatham & 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.
5 Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLPFinancial Services Regulation: Banking (Compliance)2025 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedMorgan, 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.
5 Troutman Pepper Locke LLPFinancial Services Regulation: Banking (Compliance)2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedTroutman 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.
5 WilmerHaleFinancial Services Regulation: Banking (Compliance)2025 | Band 5 | 14 Years RankedWilmerHale is a consummate financial services firm, marshaling among its ranks significant ex-governmental prowess with an intricate knowledge of the regulatory landscape. Particularly recognized for its exceptionally strong broker-dealer practice, offering a deep bench of attorneys who are able to advise on the most cutting-edge regulatory matters. Additional strength in the banking regulatory space, with a solid presence in the enforcement sphere. Seasoned in representing clients before the CFPB and other regulatory agencies, also acting in related litigation.