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Williams & Connolly LLP

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Williams & Connolly LLP boasts a specialized litigation team in the financial services sector, with extensive trial experience and expertise to handle enforcement actions. Dane Butswinkas and John Villa are key partners who spearhead the group. Enu Mainigi is an accomplished trial lawyer and litigation, with a strong grasp of managing complex government investigations and civil disputes. Ryan Scarborough has an active enforcement practice alongside leading consumer finance litigation cases. All mentioned lawyers are based in Washington DC.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The Williams & Connolly team is always available and comes prepared to advocate strongly. They have a deep knowledge of the underlying law and are superior in navigating the litigation process. Their core strength is the ability to ensure prompt and high-quality services.’

  • ‘Ryan Scarborough is exceptional at producing a seamless litigation strategy, works relentlessly to ensure no detail is missed, and is excellent at anticipating issues before they arise.’

  • ‘They have vast experience working with government regulators. They are aggressive, yet professional.’

  • ‘Ryan Scarborough and John Villa are the two partners we work with. They are engaged, easy to reach and responsive. ’

  • 'Williams & Connolly is the gold standard for white collar practices. They are an elite practice and unparalleled in their niche.' 

  • 'Enu Mainigi is one of the nation’s most experienced trial lawyers, having taken numerous large high stakes matters to trial.'

  • 'Josh Podoll is excellent.'

Key clients

  • Fifth Third Bank
  • American Bankers Association
  • Truist Bank
  • Bank of America
  • Heartland Financial USA, Inc.
  • Custodia Bank
  • Platinum Equity Advisors
  • Wells Fargo
  • Turkiye Halk Bankasi A.S.

Work highlights

Represented Fifth Third Bank in litigation by the CFPB alleging unfair and abusive acts and practices in connection with allegedly unauthorized account openings.
Secured an injunction against the implementation of bank regulators’ Community Reinvestment Act rules on behalf of the American Bankers Association and other leading banking industry organizations.
Led a trial counsel for Truist Bank in defending against a consumer class action concerning allegations that overdraft fees are usurious.

Lawyers

Practice head

Dane Butswinkas

John Villa

Other key lawyers

Enu Mainigi

Ryan Scarborough, Joshua Podoll