Banks are at the center of commerce, and they must move with the speed of business. Our global team has extensive experience in helping banks close cross-border transactions and navigate through the legal, regulatory, policy and business requirements the markets demand. Banks turn to Dentons for help in closing a deal, addressing a regulatory issue or defending their interest in litigation.

Rely on the knowledge, capability and depth of Dentons’ lawyers and other professionals to meet your needs. We not only understand the banking industry, we appreciate the unique requirements of banks of every size, focus and geography.

From global banks to local banks and governmental agencies that provide banking services, Dentons has a global banking team ready to assist you—working from offices around the world, including the major banking centers of London, Hong Kong, New York and Toronto.

Recognition

Dentons wins three awards at the Legalcommunity Finance Awards 2023

February 15, 2023

Dentons was awarded “Law Firm of the Year Banking”, Partner Alessandro Fosco Fagotto was named “Lawyer of the Year Finance” and Partner Pierandrea Bonali was named “Lawyer of the Year Real Estate Finance” at the Legalcommunity Finance Awards 2023. This awards ceremony, hosted by Legalcommunity, one of Italy’s most important online legal magazines, was held in Milan on February 9, 2023.

Six Dentons lawyers awarded in 2020 Client Choice Awards

February 13, 2020

Six Dentons partners were recognized in the Client Choice Awards 2020, in recognition of the world-class service, quality legal advice and outstanding value, which they deliver to their clients.

Dentons is recognized as a leading financial law firm in this year’s IFLR1000 guide

October 23, 2017

Dentons is pleased to announce that 10 of our lawyers have been ranked in this year’s IFLR1000, the guide to the world's leading financial and corporate law firms and lawyers, two of whom are receiving this honour for the first time. Overall, the Firm was recognized for its high-calibre service in six practice areas, including Banking, Capital Markets, Financial Services Regulatory, Mergers and Acquisitions, Project Finance, and Restructuring and Insolvency.

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Insights

CPS 230 takes effect soon: Are you ready to comply?

April 13, 2025

Australia: APRA-regulated entities (including banks, insurers and superannuation funds) have until 1 July 2025 to become compliant with the operational risk management requirements set out in new APRA Prudential Standard CPS 230. As the deadline approaches, APRA-regulated entities should consider if there are any remaining gaps in their ability to comply with these new requirements. 

ASIC v FIIG: Lessons to be learnt from cybersecurity enforcement action taken by ASIC

April 9, 2025

Australia: For only the second time ever, ASIC has taken enforcement action against the holder of an Australian Financial Services Licence alleging breaches of the Corporations Act arising from a cybersecurity incident. ASIC commenced civil penalty proceedings against FIIG Securities arising from a cybersecurity incident that occurred in May 2023.

Impacts of the AML/CTF Amendment Bill on new and existing entities

September 22, 2024

Australia: On 11 September 2024, the Commonwealth Attorney-General introduced the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Amendment Bill 2024. This bills stated aim is to modernise Australia’s AML/CTF regime, address regulatory gaps, and align with international standards established by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

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News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Katharine Harle recognised in GIR’s Women in Investigations 2025

June 17, 2025

Katharine Harle, Head of the UK Regulatory & Investigations team and Co-Head of the Global Compliance and Investigations group for Dentons UK, Ireland and Middle East (UKIME), has been recognised as one of the world’s top 100 female investigations experts in Global Investigation Review’s (GIR) Women in Investigations 2025.

Dentons advises Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations on €1.2 billion financing for rail transport in France’s Nouvelle-Aquitaine and Occitanie

July 25, 2024

As part of the opening to competition of rail services in France (further to the New Railway Pact of June 27, 2018), the regions of Nouvelle-Aquitaine and Occitanie have decided to acquire regional express trains from SNCF Voyageurs. In order to pay for the transfer of rolling stock, the SPL has obtained structured financing of approximately €1.2 billion from Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations (CDC).

Dentons advises Santander Bank Polska, Erste Group Bank and Rand Merchant Bank on €145.2 million refinancing of Galeria Młociny

April 9, 2024

Dentons has advised Santander Bank Polska S.A., Erste Group Bank AG and Rand Merchant Bank, a division of FirstRand Bank Limited, on a €145.2 million loan extended to EPP and Echo Investment for the refinancing of the Galeria Młociny shopping center in Warsaw. It is the first such large-scale transaction on the Polish retail property market since the pandemic.

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