Sidley Austin LLP has strengthened its banking and financial services practice by adding David Monteiro and Kristin Lee as partners in the firm’s M&A and private equity group. The appointments were confirmed Monday, with Monteiro joining the Dallas office and Lee operating out of New York.
Monteiro specializes in advising financial services clients on consumer protection, regulatory risks, and compliance. His portfolio includes representing companies in investigations and enforcement actions initiated by federal and state regulators and conducting internal reviews to mitigate legal risks.
Kristin Lee, meanwhile, brings a depth of experience counseling banks and affiliated entities on regulatory, supervisory, and enforcement matters. Her practice includes working within the framework of banking laws, supervisory guidance, and regulations, representing clients before federal and state oversight bodies.
Their appointments reflect Sidley’s focus on expanding its capabilities to better serve financial institutions navigating complex legal and regulatory environments. For more details on the firm’s announcement, you can visit Sidley Austin’s release.