Cooley LLP

Noted for its strong track record in financial services enforcement matters, including investigations by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Cooley LLP’s broad fintech caseload encompasses financing, joint ventures, IPOs as well as M&A. The practice is also a key port of call for collaborative agreements and transactions, notably Buy-Now, Pay-Later products. In Washington DC, Obrea Poindexter is proficient in the regulatory aspects of mobile payment systems and person-to-person payments, while Michelle Rogers is experienced in representing financial institutions in litigation matters before federal and state enforcement agencies. Sean Ruff is knowledgeable about anti-money laundering regulations and the Electronic Fund Transfer Act, while Derek Colla is skilled in venture capital financing. In Palo Alto, Nancy Wojtas handles corporate governance issues, M&A, and venture capital financing, while other key members of the team include Adam Fleisher and James Dionne who are knowledgeable of state money transmitter licensing laws. All of the individuals that have been mentioned are located in Washington DC, unless stated otherwise.