Comprehensive Legal Services for Financial Institutions
Our Banking and Financial Services practice offers comprehensive legal counsel to local, U.S. stateside, and foreign banks, bank holding companies, international financing entities, and other financial institutions. We provide expert guidance across a range of regulatory, transactional, and compliance matters, helping our clients navigate the complexities of Puerto Rico’s legal framework as well as U.S. federal regulations.
Regulatory and Transactional Expertise
We advise clients on a variety of legal issues, including contractual matters, capital markets transactions, mergers and acquisitions, internal reorganizations, and risk management strategies. Our attorneys have a deep understanding of the regulatory landscape and regularly assist financial institutions in banking and non-banking regulatory matters. Whether it’s managing compliance with Puerto Rico’s financial regulatory authorities or addressing issues with federal agencies, we work to ensure our clients remain compliant and competitive in an ever-changing industry.
Licensing, Compliance, and Risk Management
In addition to transactional matters, our team also supports financial institutions with regulatory approvals, licensing, and compliance issues involving both Puerto Rico and U.S. federal banking authorities. We help clients navigate complex regulatory requirements, including those related to consumer protection, anti-money laundering (AML), and know-your-customer (KYC) rules. By aligning legal solutions with business objectives, we provide proactive strategies that help financial institutions mitigate risks while staying aligned with regulatory expectations.