Retail banking institutions need to balance the complex interplay of technological advancements, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer expectations. At Morgan Lewis, we support clients across the shifting global legal environment to expand services, enhance operational efficiencies, and mitigate risk. We are skilled in advising on consumer finance law, regulatory compliance, and product innovation.
Structuring Resilience in Global Banking
We advise clients on domestic and global consumer protection laws and regulatory requirements. Our team:
- Conducts thorough compliance audits
- Develops protective frameworks for risk mitigation
- Advises on reporting obligations and disclosure requirements
Innovative Banking Product Development
As the retail banking landscape evolves, we help clients launch new consumer banking products that align with regulatory standards and market demands. Our experience includes:
- Legal analysis of banking product structures
- Guidance on regulatory implications
- Assistance with necessary filings and approvals
Custom Banking Innovation Safeguards
We help clients leverage technological advancements while maintaining compliance by advising on:
- Open banking initiatives and data-sharing regulations
- Cybersecurity and data privacy protocols
- AI and machine learning implementation across operations
Finding Opportunity in Uncertain Markets
We negotiate, document, and close a wide array of strategic transactions and other initiatives, such as:
- Mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures in the retail banking sector
- Collaborations with fintech companies and other financial institutions
- Structuring of joint ventures and strategic alliances
Resolution of Banking Disputes
Our litigators tackle financial disputes head on, both in the United States and globally. We're fluent in the complex intricacies and tactical maneuvering required to succeed in consumer class actions, regulatory battles, congressional investigations, and commercial litigation of all types and magnitudes. We are equally at home in US state and federal courts, as trial and appellate counsel, and before international arbitration forums.
Whether it's a multinational consumer complaint or a regulatory tangle spanning continents, we craft investigative defenses and litigation and dispute resolution strategies that resonate from local benches to global tribunals. Deploying our formidable advocacy skills and diplomacy, we fiercely protect client interests while remaining prepared to take opportunities for swift and beneficial resolution.