Mr Derek Bush > Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP > San Francisco, United States > Lawyer Profile

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton excels in representing clients in SEC investigations and civil litigation within the fintech sector, while also offering significant experience in digital asset financing, structuring, and a wide range of corporate matters. Derek Bush splits his time between New York and Washington DC, advising financial service providers and foreign sovereigns on U.S. banking regulations, including digital asset activities and fintech arrangements. In New York, David Lopez and Hugh Conroy are key partners, with the latter leading the firm’s digital assets group and focusing on merging new technologies with traditional banking frameworks. Also based in New York, Brandon Hammer deals with financial regulatory, market infrastructure, bankruptcy, and creditors’ rights issues, while operating out of DC, Matthew Solomons is an expert in high-profile digital asset disputes, regularly handling enforcement and litigation matters.

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton is noted for its expertise in advising both US and international banks, handling matters tied to restructuring, asset management, and compliance with Bank Holding Company Act and Volcker Rule provisions, among others. The practice is also frequently sought out by clients facing regulatory and enforcement actions by the SEC and FINRA. It has been particularly active in advising clients on the implementation of Basel III “endgame” regulations, including regulatory advocacy and compliance guidance for major financial institutions and trade associations. Additionally, the team plays a key role in the ongoing overhaul of the US Treasury securities market, representing a wide range of banks and dealers in connection with SEC rule changes. Washington DC-based practice head Derek Bush offers extensive expertise in Dodd-Frank regulations, bank restructuring, and government investigations. In New York, Hugh Conroy focuses on structured finance and derivative transactions in addition to his work on Dodd-Frank, while Lauren Semrad, based in Washington DC, advises US and international financial institutions on US bank and bank holding company regulatory matters. Patrick Fuller, also in New York, handles bank licensing issues in addition to bank M&A.