Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP brings expertise in state and federal banking regulations with a practice catered to banking associations, trade associations, international banks and institutes alike. In this regard, practice head Jason Cabral in New York is a popular choice for advice on federal and state banking and financial services laws, including the Bank Holding Company Act and National Bank Act, and his bank chartering and licensing assistance is notable. This specific regulatory nous is only added to by the wider group which advises on bank regulatory matters connected to strategic acquisitions and investments, in addition to featuring as a strong point of contact for a range of payment companies and fintech companies. Fellow practice head Rosemary Spaziani, also in New York, can be entrusted with complex mergers and acquisitions and enforcement actions. Bank compliance is another key area of activity for the group, especially compliance matters in connection with regulatory enforcement and investigations.
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Key clients
- Wise plc
- Financial Services Institute (“FSI”) and the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (“SIFMA”)
- Managed Funds Association
- Bank Policy Institute
- Bank Policy Institute, American Banking Association, Chamber of Commerce
- JPMorgan Chase & Co
- Zero Hash
- Surus
Practice head
Jason Cabral; Rosemary Spaziani
Other key lawyers
Stephanie Brooker; Jeffrey Steiner; Sara Weed