For decades, our attorneys have represented banks and financial institutions in federal and state litigation, arbitrations and administrative proceedings throughout the country. We help them recover loans and collateral, litigate issues involving bank checks, defend against lender liability claims, and litigate bankruptcy and preference matters, often serving as national counsel for our clients.
Our team advises a diverse set of financial clients, from bank holding companies and SBICs to equipment lessors, venture capital firms, and municipalities. We leverage deep industry knowledge and a multidisciplinary bench drawing on real estate, corporate, securities, environmental, and bankruptcy professionals to deliver efficient, tailored strategies aligned with our clients’ business goals and risk tolerance.
Our clients include:
- Bank holding companies and their subsidiaries
- Asset-based lenders and factoring companies
- Credit unions and thrift institutions
- Venture capital and private investment firms
- Equipment lessors and floor plan lenders
- Municipal and governmental lending authorities
Our attorneys are well-versed in the regulatory frameworks and business structures that shape the financial services sector. We approach each matter with a deep understanding of the operational realities and risk profiles of our clients.
Read more about the attorneys who make up our deep bench in Financial Services Litigation on our team page.
responsive, risk-aware representation
We understand that no two disputes are alike. Whether we’re advising on a single-facility recovery or coordinating litigation across jurisdictions, we tailor our representation to the scale, complexity, and strategic importance of the matter. Our attorneys serve as national coordinating counsel, trusted local litigation partners, and strategic advisors on high-stakes or reputationally sensitive disputes.
In addition to representing clients in active litigation, we provide pre-litigation advice to help mitigate risk, address potential liability before claims are filed, and position clients to respond effectively if disputes arise. We also support clients in managing compliance in an evolving regulatory environment, advising on matters ranging from data security to lending practices to digital accessibility standards. Across all engagements, we prioritize efficient execution, clear communication, and practical, business-minded advice.
strategic counsel for complex disputes
Our team represents financial institutions across the country in contested matters, regulatory inquiries, arbitrations, and high-value commercial litigation. We advise both secured and unsecured creditors in connection with loan workouts, collateral recovery, foreclosure actions, and post-judgment enforcement strategies. Our attorneys routinely represent clients in bankruptcy court, including adversary proceedings, contested matters, and Rule 2004 examinations, bringing a practical and tactical approach to navigating debtor-creditor conflicts.
We defend institutions in a wide range of class actions, including claims under federal and state regulatory regimes, allegations of consumer fraud, overdraft fee disputes, contract breaches, cybersecurity and data privacy violations, ADA website non-compliance, and claims brought under state unfair business practices and consumer protection statutes. Our team also litigates matters involving alleged breaches of fiduciary duty, fraudulent conduct, M&A strike suits, shareholder and partnership disputes, and employment-related claims involving restrictive covenants and confidentiality obligations.
tax and multidisciplinary support
Our financial services litigators work closely with Thompson Coburn tax attorneys to assist clients in navigating complex tax-related litigation. We represent individuals and entities in federal, state, and local tax controversies involving real estate investment trusts (REITs), partnership and leasing structures, tax penalties, changes in accounting methods, like-kind exchanges, debt-equity classification disputes, and the application of substance-over-form principles. These tax disputes often intersect with broader commercial or financial transactions, and our cross-disciplinary team ensures that clients receive strategic guidance that reflects both the tax and business implications of a matter.
