Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is a strong choice for banks undergoing restructuring measures, and is also able to assist with regulations that apply to foreign banks in addition to advising non-bank financial institutions, including insurers, fintechs and broker-dealers on the formation of banking operations. The firm also represents clients facing enforcement actions, including those tied to AML, securities and sanctions compliance regulations. These are areas of expertise for Washington DC-based practice co-head Satish Kini, who represents banks and trade associations in matters ranging from OFAC investigations to regulatory issues arising out of transactions. New York’s Gregory Lyons heads the team alongside him, focusing on advising on the establishment of banking entities in addition to assisting with investigations launched by the likes of the Federal Reserve Board, the OCC and SEC among others. Caroline Swett, also based in New York, straddles transactional and regulatory matters, advising on bank M&A in addition to supporting clients with Regulation W matters, as well as supervisory examinations and downgrades. Counsel Alison Hashmall is noted for her cryptocurrency practice, while Chen Xu handles a range of bank regulatory issues; both are located in New York.

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Key clients

  • Bank of New York Mellon
  • BMO Financial
  • Citibank
  • Credit Suisse
  • Edward Jones Trust Company
  • Fifth Third Bancorp
  • Financial Services Forum
  • Institute for International Bankers
  • J.P. Morgan
  • Key Bank
  • M&T Bank Corporation
  • Mizuho Bank
  • Northern Trust Company
  • Prudential Financial
  • Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
  • The Risk Management Association
  • Santander Holdings USA

Work highlights

  • Assisted M&T Bank Corporation and its subsidiary, Wilmington Trust, N.A. in the sale of WTNA’s Collective Investment Trust business to funds affiliated with Madison Dearborn Partners, LLC.
  • Advised Edward Jones Trust Company on the regulatory implications of adjusting fees on certain non-discretionary IRAs managed by its affiliate.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Satish Kini, Gregory Lyons

Other key lawyers

Jeff Robins, Caroline Swett, Alison Hashmall, Chen Xu