Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP advises a range of banks and other lenders on the gamut of regulatory challenges, advising on Volcker Rule matters, the transition away from LIBOR and issues tied to derivatives transactions, while also assisting auto lenders, mortgage providers, and other lenders on compliance and enforcement actions. The banking arm of the practice is led from New York by James Frazier and Ivan Loncar, both of whom specialize in the structuring of derivatives and other financial products. Peter Malyshev, based in Washington DC, is a key contact for clients offering products regulated by the SEC and CFTC, handling both transactional, compliance, and regulatory issues. Leading the consumer finance team from Washington DC is Mercedes Tunstall, a specialist in payment and deposit regulations in addition to CFPB enforcement actions. Rachel Rodman departed the firm in February 2024.
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Key clients
- Alternative Reference Rates Committee
- BNY Mellon
Work highlights
- Advised a multinational bank regarding the permissibility under the International Banking Act and Bank Holding Company Act of a minority investment in a green energy focused investment entity.
- Represented Kraken (Payward, Inc.) in matters concerning consumer protection, money transmission, and digital assets.