Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Enforcement & Investigations) | USA

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.

Paul Hastings LLP is a go-to for complex enforcement actions and investigations in the consumer finance sphere. Bank, non-bank lenders, FinTechs and loan servicer clients come to the firm for their expertise on matters particularly brought by the CFPB, FDIC, DOJ and FDIC.

Alston & Bird LLP is a respected team recognized for its performance in the consumer finance regulatory space. Particularly noted for its expertise in payment systems law, while also offering a respected coverage of regulatory matters surrounding mortgage lending and other forms of consumer credit. Demonstrates proficiency in representing bank holding companies and other financial institutions in significant M&A transactions.

Ballard Spahr LLP is an esteemed group noted for its work with banks and non-banks on the full spread of consumer finance regulatory matters, including credit card, mortgage and auto finance issues. Harbors expertise pertaining to FinTech areas such as telemarketing, e-commerce and prepaid cards. Provides robust representation in CFPB enforcement actions, arbitrations and litigation. Capable of supporting clients at both state and federal regulatory levels.

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is a respected firm, noted for its formidable resources with respect to consumer finance regulatory matters. Conducts broad-ranging work on behalf of companies in the mortgage industry, including responding to actions and investigations by the CFPB, OCC and FDIC, as well as advising on strategic M&A transactions. Other clients include commercial banks, credit card companies and investment banks.

Cooley LLP is a well-regarded firm in the field of financial services regulation and more specifically consumer finance matters. The team is adept at handling investigation and enforcement actions brought by the CFPB, DOJ and FTC for a range of clients including banks, non-banks and FinTechs.

Mayer Brown LLP has a broad practice with an exceptional reputation in the consumer finance space, notably excelling in its provision of compliance advice to clients in the mortgage industry. Also covers the full range of banking regulatory compliance and enforcement matters. A strong global reach allows the team to handle cross-border cases with ease, while the presence of several former regulatory officials provides insight into the most cutting-edge matters. Regularly defends clients in proceedings brought by government regulators including the SEC, the CFPB, the FDIC and the OCC.

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP houses a leading financial services team which is roundly admired for its expertise in the consumer finance space. It provides domestic and international clients, including banks, holding companies and mortgage servicers, with cutting-edge advice on state and federal consumer finance regulations. The group is also noted for its handling of consumer finance enforcement actions before the CFPB, DOJ, HUD and OCC, as well as its ability to deal with consumer class action lawsuits. It offers extensive expertise in the regulatory aspects of debt collection, auto lending and mortgage law.

Troutman Pepper has a well-regarded consumer finance practice with strength in defending financial services clients. The team has experience in class actions brought under the FCRA and TCPA. It also has impressive expertise in advising clients on consumer protection issues. The team regularly demonstrates its ability to provide counsel on investigations being conducted by the CFPB and FTC and state attorneys general.

Goodwin has particular strength in the consumer finance space, advising in relation to regulatory compliance and enforcement, and handling class action litigation concerning such topics as mortgages, credit cards and auto finance. Also advises FinTech companies in connection with a raft of regulatory matters, including payment systems issues and privacy matters. Highly experienced at representing clients in complex litigation filed by the CFPB, SEC and DOJ.

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates is a hugely respected firm with an enviable history of involvement at the cutting edge of the US financial services arena. Particular strength in the banking space, advising leading institutions on a range of sophisticated regulatory compliance, enforcement and M&A matters. Advises on all aspects of the Dodd-Frank Act, and adept at dealing with allegations of sanctions and anti-money laundering violations. Offers additional expertise in consumer finance, including CFPB compliance and enforcement matters, and particularly excelling in consumer class action defense. Noted expertise in the emergent FinTech area.