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Expert regulatory and transactional counsel for financial institutions and services.

Empowering clients to navigate payments and fintech landscapes through comprehensive legal support.

Navigate complex consumer finance regulations with tailored compliance solutions.

Expert legal support for food and beverage regulatory compliance and litigation challenges.

Comprehensive legal support for advertising campaigns navigating regulations and media landscapes.

Facilitates strategic brand expansion through effective IP licensing.

Protect brands from gray market and counterfeit goods effectively.

Navigate Legal Risks in Automotive Technology with Expertise.

Alston & Bird provides comprehensive legal support for industrial and manufacturing clients, covering litigation, transactions, and risk management.

Expert legal guidance for manufacturers on compliance with consumer safety regulations.

Offers comprehensive legal support for FDA-regulated products throughout their lifecycle.

Expertise in navigating complex corporate transactions for informed decision-making.

Advisory and representation focused on navigating federal and state regulatory regimes, managing examinations and enforcement actions, and maintaining ongoing compliance across finance, payments, healthcare, and consumer product sectors.

Services that protect and monetize IP portfolios, enforce trademark and copyright rights, manage licensing and technology transfers, and combat counterfeiting and gray‑market activity to preserve brand value.

Transactional and due diligence support for domestic and cross‑border M&A, private equity, capital markets, structuring, and related governance and financing matters.

Counsel on product safety compliance, labeling and testing requirements, recall planning and execution, and regulatory engagement with agencies such as the CPSC, FDA, and CBP.

Risk management, regulatory advisory, privacy and data security support, and product liability counseling specific to automotive connectivity, autonomy, and related technology integrations.

Financial Services

Alston & Bird's Financial Services practice provides regulatory and transactional counsel to banks, investment funds, asset managers, payment firms, insurers, and other financial services institutions. The team handles governance, mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, and strategic transactions, while supporting day-to-day corporate needs and product structuring across traditional and emerging asset classes. It also covers regulatory compliance and payments industry guidance across the sector.

• Structure Diverse Investment Products
  Our team adeptly structures both traditional and alternative investment products, ensuring compliance and market alignment.
• Advise on Strategic Transactions
  Our expertise in handling complex mergers and capital transactions empowers clients to achieve growth and strategic objectives.
• Comprehensive Regulatory Representation
  Our team excels in addressing regulatory complexities, ensuring compliance while facilitating diverse transactional needs.
• Provide Ongoing Corporate Support
  We offer lasting counsel that addresses corporate governance needs, enhancing operational efficiency for various clients.
• Navigate Payment Ecosystems
  We help clients effectively navigate regulations and strategies within the payments industry, positioning them for competitive advantage.

Payments & Fintech

The Payments & Fintech Group helps clients structure transactions, interface with regulators, and develop comprehensive payments strategies across the ecosystem, including merchant acquiring, card networks, mobile payments, e-commerce, stored value, and related fintech activities. The team supports regulatory affairs, cross-border matters, due diligence, and market-entry strategies.

• Navigates Compliance Challenges
  Assists clients in understanding and complying with complex regulatory frameworks in the payments sector.
• Facilitates International Operations
  Ensures comprehensive legal support across jurisdictions, easing international transactions and regulations.
• Protects Client Interests
  Defends clients in complex cases, ensuring favorable outcomes in payment litigation matters.
• Streamline Acquisition Processes
  Provides thorough due diligence to minimize risks and ensure smooth integration of payments-focused acquisitions.
• Enhances Strategic Decision-Making
  Leverages expertise from various fields to provide holistic support for clients' complex needs.
• Identifies Growth Potential
  Offers insights into market trends and product viability to help clients make informed business decisions.

Consumer Finance Regulatory & Compliance

Alston & Bird’s Consumer Finance Regulatory & Compliance Team offers pragmatic solutions to complex compliance challenges in consumer lending across mortgage, auto, student, and peer-to-peer lending. The team advises originators, servicers, service providers, and secondary market participants on federal and state laws and coordinates licensing, examinations, and enforcement matters.

• Achieve Comprehensive Regulatory Compliance
  Expertise across various consumer finance sectors to ensure compliance with evolving regulations.
• Streamline Compliance Processes
  Expert guidance ensures effective management of regulatory scrutiny and enforcement actions.
• Optimize Origination Processes
  Tailored compliance strategies for all stages of consumer lending.
• Ensure Legal Compliance In Debt Collection
  Comprehensive advice on compliance with federal and state debt collection laws to mitigate legal risks.
• Facilitate Access To Government Programs
  Assist clients in navigating government lending programs to maximize opportunities.
• Ensure Credit Product Compliance
  Guidance for managing compliance across diverse consumer credit products and services.
• Obtain Necessary Licenses Efficiently
  Guidance through complex licensing requirements and support for new entrants to the market.
• Navigate Appraisal Compliance Concerns
  Support in meeting compliance requirements in appraisal management and alternative valuations.

Food & Beverage

Alston & Bird’s Food & Beverage team helps food, dietary supplement, and cosmetics manufacturers, retailers, growers, distributors, and investors with regulatory compliance, recall and litigation matters, labeling, and product development from a policy and enforcement perspective. The practice combines regulatory insight with litigation and corporate support across the product life cycle.

• Maintains Compliance Standards
  Expertise in addressing regulatory compliance to mitigate risks and streamline processes within product lifecycle management.
• Ensures Brand Protection
  Comprehensive support to manage litigation risks and navigate recalls effectively, protecting brand reputation and consumer trust.
• Facilitates Strategic Partnerships
  Help navigate supply chain agreements ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks while driving efficiency in financing and mergers.
• Shapes Impactful Policies
  Engagement in policy development and legislative processes to safeguard business interests and align with regulatory changes.
• Navigates Crisis Effectively
  Crafts comprehensive strategies to manage potential crises, ensuring the brand’s image remains intact amidst challenges.
• Facilitates Cross-Agency Compliance
  Leverage deep experience with regulatory agencies to ensure all aspects of food and beverage law are effectively addressed.

Advertising

Alston & Bird’s Advertising practice provides legal counsel on all aspects of advertising and promotional campaigns, including review and clearance, advertising and marketing transactions, promotions expertise, and brand protection. The team collaborates with IP and corporate lawyers to navigate traditional and emerging media landscapes and regulatory challenges.

• Ensures Compliance and Mitigates Risks
  Provides essential guidance to ensure advertising content meets legal standards and avoids disputes.
• Facilitates Strategic Partnerships
  Ensures efficient negotiation processes that align marketing goals with legal requirements.
• Safeguards Brand Integrity
  Helps clients protect their trademarks and defend against false advertising claims.
• Enhances Engagement Strategies
  Provides strategic insight into promotional tactics that align with legal guidelines.

Intellectual Property Licensing Transactions

Intellectual Property Licensing Transactions focuses on structuring, drafting, and negotiating licenses for patent, trademark, and copyright assets. The team emphasizes transactional matter-focused IP expertise, including due diligence and IT/technology agreements, to support licensing and other strategic arrangements.

• Streamlines Licensing Processes
  Efficient structuring and negotiation of licenses ensure favorable terms and mitigate risks for all parties involved.
• Maximizes Revenue Streams
  By leveraging various IP assets, clients can expand their market reach and generate additional income through license agreements.
• Ensures Comprehensive IP Review
  This feature provides a deep knowledge of IP holdings and potential liabilities, ensuring all assets are properly evaluated in transactions.
• Supports Technological Integration
  This feature assists clients in navigating complex technology licensing, fostering innovation and collaboration within the tech industry.

Gray Market & Counterfeit Goods

Alston & Bird assists clients in combatting gray market and counterfeit goods through ITC and district court proceedings, trademark protection, and regulatory coordination with CBP and other agencies. The team pursues strategic remedies including seizures, injunctions, and damages to protect brand rights.

• Leverages Legal Channels
  Utilizes specialized litigation tactics in both the International Trade Commission and federal courts to address and prevent infringement effectively.
• Safeguards Brand Integrity
  Ensures proactive defense of trademarks to maintain brand reputation and market position in the face of gray market threats.
• Streamlines Import Monitoring
  Facilitates effective collaboration with Customs and Border Protection to prevent unauthorized products from entering the market.
• Enforces Immediate Actions
  Allows for swift legal actions against infringers through court-ordered seizures and restraining orders.
• Personalizes Client Approach
  Creates customized legal strategies that align with clients’ specific risks and market environments, optimizing defenses against gray market activities.

Connected & Autonomous Vehicles

Alston & Bird’s Connected & Autonomous Vehicle Group offers a comprehensive understanding of legal risks in the automotive technology space. The team connects engineering, legal, IT, and information security to help clients manage regulatory, product liability, IP, and privacy challenges as the technology evolves.

• Ensure Comprehensive Risk Management
  The team systematically addresses all legal risks to ensure clients' compliance with evolving regulations, thus protecting their interests in connected vehicles.
• Facilitate Enhanced Team Collaboration
  By integrating various departments, clients benefit from streamlined communication and a holistic approach to managing the complexities of connected automotive technologies.
• Receive Tailored Regulatory Guidance
  The group provides insights into federal, state, and international regulations, ensuring clients remain compliant amidst rapid technological advancements.
• Align Practices with Data Protection Laws
  The team assists clients in navigating privacy concerns, ensuring that their vehicle technologies adhere to stringent data protection regulations.
• Safeguard Your Intellectual Property
  Alston & Bird helps secure patents and manage IP portfolios to protect innovations in the connected vehicle sector.

Industrials & Manufacturing

Alston & Bird leverages a century of experience to protect, defend, and grow industrial and manufacturing clients. The firm handles high-stakes litigation across the sector and supports transactions from billion-dollar acquisitions to corporate spin-offs, with crisis response and risk management capabilities.

• Safeguard Client Interests
  Deliver proactive strategies to manage crises and minimize risks, ensuring business continuity and reputation protection.
• Represent Diverse Industries
  Provide robust legal representation for clients facing complex litigation in various industrial sectors, protecting their rights and interests.
• Execute High-Value Deals
  Guide clients through complex transactions, enhancing business growth through strategic acquisitions and financial maneuvers.
• Ensure Regulatory Compliance
  Assist clients in adhering to industry regulations, preventing potential legal issues and ensuring operational integrity.
• Mitigate Environmental Risks
  Provide experienced legal defense for clients involved in environmental and safety-related disputes, protecting their interests and public image.

Consumer Product Safety & Regulatory Compliance

The practice represents manufacturers before the CPSC and provides counsel on CPSIA, CPSA, FHSA, PPPA, labeling, testing, recalls, and enforcement risk. It also advises on complaint databases and recalls, with cross-functional support for domestic and international product variations.

• Ensure Compliance With CPSC Standards
  Provides comprehensive legal advice to navigate CPSC regulations, ensuring safe product compliance and minimizing risk of penalties.
• Manage Product Recalls Effectively
  Provides strategic support in planning and executing product recalls, helping manufacturers mitigate damages and comply with regulatory requirements.
• Optimize Product Labeling
  Expert advice on label and warning requirements to comply with federal regulations, ensuring consumer safety and legal adherence.
• Handle Consumer Complaints Professionally
  Assists companies in navigating consumer complaints through proper submissions and responses in CPSC databases, protecting brand integrity.

Food & Drug

Alston & Bird’s Food & Drug practice provides lifecycle legal support for FDA-regulated products, including foods, drugs, devices, biologics, cosmetics, and tobacco. The team covers FDA regulation, compliance, enforcement, labeling, and cross-practice coordination for regulatory and commercial matters.

• Provides Comprehensive Support
  Ensures that clients receive coordinated legal assistance across various related areas, enhancing compliance and efficiency.
• Navigates Regulatory Challenges
  Guides clients through complex regulatory frameworks and helps manage enforcement actions effectively.
• Ensures Full Lifecycle Compliance
  Supports clients at every stage of product development, ensuring regulatory compliance from inception to market.
• Enhances Regulatory Strategy
  Offers unparalleled insight into regulatory trends and challenges, optimizing clients' market strategies.
• Mitigates Risks During Crisis
  Helps organizations manage recalls effectively and maintain consumer trust through strategic responses.

Corporate & Finance

Alston & Bird’s Corporate & Finance practice delivers guidance on cross-border and domestic corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity, strategic alliances, and sophisticated capital markets and regulatory matters. The team also supports real estate, real estate investment trusts, and cross-border investment activities.

• Provides Comprehensive Guidance
  Delivers in-depth knowledge on securities offerings, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment.
• Facilitates Global Transactions
  Expertise in navigating multi-jurisdictional regulations to streamline corporate transactions.
• Drives Successful M&A Outcomes
  Strategic support for complex mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence and negotiation.
• Ensures Strong Compliance Framework
  Advises on best practices in corporate governance to mitigate risks and enhance accountability.
• Optimizes REIT Transactions
  Advises on the unique regulatory and compliance issues associated with real estate investments.
• Enhances Capital Strategies
  Guidance on structuring innovative financing solutions tailored to clients' needs.