FinTech Legal - USA - Nationwide
What the team is known for
Venable advises FinTech clients on payments and lending issues. The firm advises FinTech companies, payments platforms and lenders on product development matters as well as regulatory due diligence and regulatory investigation responses.
Strengths
"The Venable team is extremely knowledgeable about the payments space. They also have a breadth of experience many do not have and if there are areas of research needed, they are prompt and thorough."
"They have deep experience in the payments world and often bring issues to our attention that we were previously unaware of. Every individual I've worked with at Venable has been extremely talented."
"Venable provides knowledgeable and actionable advice. The team is very responsive and efficient."
Work highlights
Venable advised First American Payment Systems in resolving an FTC investigation related to First American’s sales and marketing of payment processing services to small business merchants.
Notable practitioners
Ellen Berge is a compliance and regulatory expert in payments and lending. She often assists neobanks, payments processors and lenders with licensing issues and regulatory investigations. "Ellen is excellent to work with and highly recommended." "She shows great leadership and produces quality work." "She is aces."
