New York, NY—Dentons announced today that John P. Holahan, a leading financial services regulatory practitioner, has rejoined the Firm as a partner in its Capital Markets practice, reuniting with Matthew S. Yoon to advise clients on federal and state regulatory compliance issues related to residential mortgages and consumer finance.

Holahan returns to Dentons' Washington, DC office. He has worked with members of the Capital Markets practice since 2000, including time at their prior law firm, Thacher Proffitt & Wood. He joined DLA Piper in 2011.

"We are delighted to welcome John back to the Firm," said Stephen Kudenholdt, co-chair of Dentons US Capital Markets practice group. "John's experience greatly enhances our platform and will benefit all of our clients involved in the residential mortgage markets. Together with Matt, we have a premier regulatory compliance team that demonstrates our commitment to serve this industry."

"Closing deals and keeping up with regulatory developments in today's capital markets is challenging," said Mike McNamara, Dentons US managing partner. "John will play a critical role in helping our clients make the best decisions in a tough market."

Holahan represents Wall Street investors, domestic and foreign banking institutions, mortgage lenders and servicers, hedge funds, private equity funds, consumer reporting agencies, consumer finance companies and other financial services and Wall Street institutions in regulatory matters across the United States and before all federal and state regulators, including the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. He also has experience in various litigation and transactional matters across the financial services industry. He has spent his entire career in financial services regulation, and has vast expertise in the regulation of the banking and consumer credit markets throughout the United States. 

Holahan frequently writes and lectures on regulatory trends and developments. He earned his JD, magna cum laude, from Georgetown University Law Center, and his BS in Finance from the Wharton School of Business. 

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