When the stakes are highest, financial institutions and their leaders turn to us. Our Financial Services Litigation team regularly represents banks, credit unions, broker-dealers, investment advisers, fintech companies and other financial institutions in high-stakes litigation, government investigations and regulatory enforcement matters. With more than 1,000 attorneys across 30 offices nationwide — including more than 500 litigators — we have the resources and industry knowledge to handle the most complex and sensitive matters our clients face.

Our team includes many former federal and state prosecutors, as well as experienced counsel from financial services regulatory agencies, who bring invaluable insight and perspective to our representations. We also draw on the resources of our White Collar Defense & Regulatory Compliance, Fintech & Digital Assets, Bankruptcy, Securities and Privacy & Cybersecurity practices to provide comprehensive, cross-disciplinary counsel.

Our Services

Consumer Finance Litigation

We defend financial institutions in individual claims and class actions involving the full range of consumer finance issues, including fair lending, credit reporting, debt collection, disclosure requirements and privacy and data security. Our experience includes matters arising under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), Truth in Lending Act (TILA), Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), Electronic Funds Transfer Act (EFTA) and Regulation E, as well as state consumer protection data protection and privacy laws. We also assist clients in avoiding potential litigation by counseling on compliance and developing robust business procedures.

Regulatory Enforcement Defense

Regulatory investigations and enforcement actions can threaten an institution's reputation, operations and bottom line. We represent clients in proceedings before the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), state Attorneys General, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) Federal Reserve, National Credit Union Association (NCUA) and other federal and state regulators. From initial inquiry through resolution, we work to protect our clients' interests while minimizing business disruption.

Broker-Dealer and Financial Institution Disputes

We represent broker-dealers and financial institutions in employment and industry disputes involving raiding, restrictive covenants and trade secret misappropriation, as well as customer claims alleging breach of fiduciary duty, unsuitable investments and failure to supervise.

Complex Commercial Disputes

Financial services companies face sophisticated commercial disputes that require both industry knowledge and litigation skill. We handle the full range of complex matters, including:

• Asset Recovery: We pursue domestic and cross-border asset recovery in matters involving failed financing transactions, Ponzi schemes, financial fraud and failed broker-dealers. Our attorneys serve as federal equity receivers, SIPC trustees and court-appointed fiduciaries — and we defend clients facing claims arising from these matters.
• Securities Class Actions: We defend issuers, officers, directors and underwriters in securities class actions brought under the Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Investment Company Act of 1940 and Investment Advisers Act of 1940.

Fintech and Digital Assets

As financial services become increasingly digital, new litigation risks emerge. We advise and defend clients in disputes involving digital assets and cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence compliance, data privacy and cybersecurity. Our team stays ahead of rapidly evolving regulations to help clients navigate this dynamic landscape.

Lender Liability

Lender liability claims have increased dramatically as federal and state consumer protection laws have expanded. We advise lending institutions on the careful judgments they must make to minimize exposure while preserving their ability to enforce contractual rights efficiently. When disputes arise, we bring the experience and resources needed to defend our clients' interests.

Our lender liability experience spans class action and individual claims under a comprehensive range of statutes:

• Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA).
• Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
• Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).
• Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA).
• Truth in Lending Act (TILA) and Regulation Z.
• Electronic Funds Transfer Act and Regulation E.
• Federal and state unfair trade practices statutes.
• Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) disputes.
• Privacy and data security laws, including the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act.