Sidley Austin LLP

Sidley Austin LLP‘s provides comprehensive regulatory, transactional, enforcement, and litigation services to financial institutions across the sector. The team advises on complex regulatory frameworks, compliance matters, acquisitions, and product development, drawing on extensive cross-border experience. The firm is also at the forefront of financial technology developments, assisting clients with issues related to virtual currency, blockchain, marketplace lending, and mobile payments. The practice has a strong focus on financial institution M&A, private equity investments, and joint ventures, handling transactions that require deep regulatory knowledge and multi-jurisdictional expertise. It also advises on capital markets matters, large securities offerings, and complex financings. Additionally, the team frequently counsels non-U.S. banks on governance, risk management, and US regulatory requirements, including licensing and compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act and other banking laws. The practice is led by David Teitelbaum and Joel Feinberg in Washington DC.