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Banking & Finance: Mainly Regulatory - USA

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Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Covington & Burling LLP is an established presence in the regulatory arena with a strong showing in Washington, DC. Continues to impress across the banking compliance and enforcement spaces and is recommended for the depth of its political connections. Noted strength in fintech, data privacy and anti-money laundering, among other areas. Frequently engaged to represent financial institutions in investigations by the CFPB, among other regulatory authorities. Clients of the firm include multinational banks, credit card companies and other financial institutions.

Work Highlights

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  • Covington & Burling LLP represented Cross River Bank in its consent order with the FDIC.

Strengths

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Covington's depth and breadth is exceptional, including on regulatory matters as well as understanding the fintech space.

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The firm consistently provides thorough research on the legal landscape, thoughtful and practical advice, and insight into industry practices.

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The firm has an excellent track record in handling highly complex legal matters and its attorneys demonstrate exceptional judgment in providing legal and business advice to its clients.

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Covington is very practical and has a good business sense.

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Notable Practitioners

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Michael Nonaka
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Michael Nonaka
4
Band 4

Washington-based Michael Nonaka is cochair of the firm's financial services group. He has experience advising banks and financial institutions on a range of issues, including regulatory licensing, anti-money laundering and fintech matters.

Michael has incredible depth of knowledge and is fantastic in times of crisis.

He can really help a business with the problems they're facing and understands what advice is helpful.

Mike provides clear, thoughtful guidance no matter how complex the situation. He is able to easily adapt over a variety of issues.

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Randy Benjenk
5
Randy Benjenk
5
Band 5
Noted lawyer Randy Benjenk is well regarded for his regulatory practice, which sees him assisting a range of domestic and international banks with diverse compliance matters.

He provides solid advice and counsel on bank regulations and puts that advice into practical and workable solutions.

Randy is highly experienced and a very capable attorney. He is very responsive to the needs of his clients.

Randy Benjenk is an outstanding bank regulatory lawyer.

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Michael Nonaka
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Michael Nonaka
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Randy Benjenk
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Randy Benjenk
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