Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

With in-depth corporate, payments, and regulatory expertise, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is a strong choice for emerging and established fintech companies, bank originators, and payment processing providers. The practice is also highlighted for its capabilities in advising private equity firms and hedge funds on financing matters and is led by Texas-based Erin Fonté. Fonte is proficient in the product development and launch of payment systems, whilst in New York, Lisa J. Sotto leads the firm’s privacy and cybersecurity department, which is also an area of key expertise for Brittany Bacon. Peter Weinstock advises platform banks on data monetization, while in Washington DC, Scott Kimpel  is experienced in enforcement matters before the SEC and various other capital market regulators. Charlotte-based Abigail Lyle is skilled in consumer protection law litigation, and Carleton Goss advises financial institutions on M&A. Rachael Craven often handles financial products and services investments and partnerships, while Marysia Laskowski focuses on corporate and securities matters. All of the individuals that have been mentioned are located in Dallas, unless stated otherwise.