Steptoe & Johnson LLP has strengthened its financial services capabilities by welcoming a new partner. Ben Saul has joined the firm’s government affairs and public policy practices based in Washington, DC.
Saul brings a wealth of experience working with clients on various matters involving notable institutions and agencies such as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Federal Reserve Board (FRB), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), state financial services authorities, and state attorneys general, as reported by Steptoe & Johnson.
Besides his broad regulatory expertise, Saul also displays a deep understanding in handling risk identification and mitigation for financial services clients. He also has a track record in obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals for financial services and FinTech M&A entities, including private equity funds, venture capital funds, and hedge funds.
The detailed report about Saul’s move to Steptoe is available on Bloomberg Law and the official announcement is published on Steptoe’s website.