Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

Banks, fintechs and other financial institutions turn to Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP for advice across the spectrum of US banking regulations, including Dodd-Frank, Basel III and AML rules in addition to tackling the regulatory aspects of M&A and capital markets transactions. The practice is also well versed in providing support in the event of crises, having represented multiple bridge banks in their acquisitions of domestic banks that failed in the 2023 banking crisis. Leading the practice are Randall Guynn, whose practice ranges from bank chartering and enforcement actions to payment systems and cryptocurrency, and Margaret Tahyar, who specializes, inter alia, in governance, securities disclosures and the Federal Reserve’s liquidity programs. Luigi De Ghenghi is noted for his knowledge of bank liquidity requirements, advising on Basel III rules in addition to compliance issues, with Gabriel Rosenberg focusing on leading clients through regulatory investigations, including those led by the SEC, CFTC and OCC. The return of David Portilla from Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP in April 2023 saw the practice strengthen its understanding of prudential standards, and he also assists clients with the Volcker Rule and crypto regulations. All aforementioned lawyers are based in New York.