JOEL FEINBERG is a co-leader of Sidley’s Banking and Financial Services practice, co-head of the M&A and Private Equity group in Washington, D.C., and a member of the firm’s Executive Committee. Joel advises operating companies and investors in the financial services and fintech space in regulatory counseling, public policy, licensing, M&A, and transactional matters. He represents banks and their holding companies, investment funds, payment networks, platform companies, money transmitters, prepaid program managers, payment processors, e-commerce firms and others in the fintech space. Joel also works extensively on payments-related matters, including as relates to blockchain/crypto, funds transmission products, mobile payment products, and debit and prepaid products. In the counseling aspect of Joel’s practice, he works closely with clients on their most important compliance issues, including in the areas of anti-money laundering and economic sanctions.
“Joel is exactly what I look for in an external counsel. He is knowledgeable about the law and our internal requirements, exceedingly accessible and responsive, and creative.”
Chambers FinTech 2024
“Joel is a trusted advisor; he understands our business and provides guidance that is comprehensive and practical.”
Chambers USA 2024
Strong leadership in advising clients has earned Joel awards and acknowledgement in numerous industry publications, including:
- Chambers FinTech, FinTech Legal: Payments & Lending, USA – Nationwide (2018–2025) (Band 1)
- Chambers USA, Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Compliance), Nationwide (2021–2025)
- IFLR1000, “Rising Star,” Financial Services Regulatory, United States (2014–2021)
- Co-leader of the practice that was named 2019 “Financial Services Regulation Law Firm of the Year” by Chambers USA