Our in-depth understanding of the financial services industry goes back five decades, during which time we have participated in many of the seminal transactions that have defined the industry. Manatt brings a long record of success to this dynamic environment. Decades of Experience Work to Your Advantage
The legal issues that accompany these transactions can be remarkably complex, especially when heavily regulated community and regional banks seek to combine or partner with fintech providers whose regulatory framework is still in the formative stage. Meanwhile, innovative technology providers have brought new forms of competition, tempting more traditional players to join forces with tech-forward newcomers who might otherwise intrude on their markets or direct financial institutions to join with others to build efficiencies. Regulatory pressures-and expensive compliance rules-encourage the formation of larger business platforms to help spread the costs and require enhanced capital structures. They frequently seek private and public capital to support their growth and meet the day-to-day challenges of operating in a highly regulated environment. In the same fashion, regional and community banks continue to grow organically and through the acquisition of other traditional financial institutions. The convergence of these two sectors has created a lively market for companies seeking partners who can help fill the exploding demand for faster, smarter and more mobile financial services. Long-Term Care/Long-Term Services and SupportsÄisruptive change continues to remake the financial industry, feeding an appetite for creative transactions involving both traditional banking entities and emerging fintech companies.Technology and Intellectual Property Litigation.TCPA Compliance and Class Action Defense.Investigations, Compliance and White Collar Defense.Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement.Government Litigation and Administrative Law.Financial Services Litigation and Enforcement.