Banking & Finance
USA Guide 2024 : Florida
Band 4
Contact number
(305) 910-0500About
Provided by Winston & Strawn LLP
Winston & Strawn has been advising financial services institutions for more than 125 years. We represent all 10 of the top 10 U.S. banks, and more than 30% of our firm’s work is dedicated to financial services. Our Florida banking and finance lawyers leverage our firm’s longstanding experience as a leading financial services firm to advise Florida clients, from FinTech startups to top global banks.
Go-To Regulatory Team: As financial regulations are ever-evolving, our team advises on regulatory issues, streamlining regulatory challenges and overcoming hurdles for its long-standing and new clients. Members of our Miami-based financial regulatory, finance, and M&A team know the Florida financial services market intimately, boasting three former in-house bank counsel.
Leading FinTech: Our team leads the FinTech regulatory market in the State of Florida, more specifically Miami, as the state has undergone a transformation to become the home of FinTech and, more so, blockchain and digital assets. As multinational, national, and regional lenders turn to us, our clients rely on our strong ties and familiarity with the FOFR and State and Federal agencies.
Premier Transactional Team: Our team advises financial services firms, as well as institutional, upper middle market, LatAm, and European investors on all types of transactional matters, with special expertise in acquisitions of private banking operations, particularly since South Florida is a hub for private banking.
Chambers Review
Winston & Strawn is highlighted for its strength in the banking and finance sphere. The team boasts a distinguished client list that is comprised of renowned financial institutions. The practitioners provide counsel on a range of transactional and compliance projects. The group has further strength in advising on SEC, FINRA and OCC issues.
Work Highlights
- Winston & Strawn represented Citigroup Management and Citi Argentina in a cross-border dispute.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team at Winston & Strawn have an exceptional understanding of the industry."
"The group is organized and resolves issues quickly."
"The firm is very strong - my experience with them is excellent."
"The team at Winston & Strawn have an exceptional understanding of the industry."
"The group is organized and resolves issues quickly."
"The firm is very strong - my experience with them is excellent."
Notable Practitioners
Carl Fornaris has substantial experience in advising a broad selection of financial services entities on matters ranging from sanctions compliance to cryptocurrency regulation. He also regularly represents lenders in financing deals.
"Carl is spectacular. He is exceedingly practical and is a very strong advocate."
Kim Prior acts on compliance and enforcement mandates for a broad financial services client base, while also fielding particular strength in the fintech space.
"Kim is extremely knowledgeable and very professional."
Ranked Lawyers at
Winston & Strawn LLP
Florida
Members
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Clients
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Banco San Juan Internacional, Inc.
BankUnited, N.A.
Binance US
Bitfinex
Bitstop LLC
Cross River Bank
Fountainhead Commercial Capital
Green Dot Bank
NFP Corp.
Ramp Swaps
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM)
SoftBank
Torreya Partners LLC
Truist Advisory
Industries
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Acquisition Finance
Bank Regulation and Compliance
Cross-Border Finance
Digital Assets & Blockchain Technology
FinTech & Payments
Financial Crimes Compliance
Financial Services Transactions & Regulatory
Project & Infrastructure Finance
Restructuring & Workouts