Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Cadwalader is on track to surpass last year’s record performance, driven by the trust of our clients from leading financial institutions to Fortune 500s, and the dedication of our extraordinary people. We’re proud to keep building momentum in every market we serve. Read more from our Managing Partner, Pat Quinn: https://bit.ly/46JThmN #Cadwalader #FinancialServices #LawFirm #Growth

Cadwalader partner Bevis Metcalfe was quoted in a recent Alternative Credit Investor article about the intensifying competition in the global direct lending market. In the article, Bevis explains that as more managers enter the market, long term success will depend on fundamentals. Learn more here: bit.ly/45DHYM5

In this month’s edition of Real Estate Finance News and Views: - Steven M. Herman and Alexandra Levy cover a case relating to Assignments of Mortgage in foreclosure proceedings. - Cadwalader welcomes securitization industry leader Steve Kolyer. - The latest editions of Lawdragon and The Best Lawyers in America honor several Cadwalader real estate lawyers. - A rundown of upcoming events, real estate finance industry updates and hiring news. Read the full newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4mUNYFY

In this week’s #FundFinanceFriday:   - Ashley Flaherty considers a fund finance lawyer’s role as a teacher from a legal standpoint.   - Bryan Barreras explores the surprising amount of connections between fund finance and Taylor Swift.   - Fund Finance Association announces the agenda for FFA University 2.0 in Charlotte on October 28.   Read the full newsletter below.

In this week’s edition of Cabinet News and Views: - Dan Meade recaps the latest updates from the Federal Reserve Board. - Mercedes Tunstall explains the FDIC Board’s decision to revisit its rules on deposit insurance signage. - Christian Nils Larson discusses FinCEN’s extension of the start of its orders targeting three Mexican financial institutions. - A preview of Cadwalader’s upcoming seminar, titled “Crypto Summer: How the GENIUS Act and CLARITY Act Will Change Everything.” Read the newsletter below.

Congratulations to Cadwalader Pro Bono and Corporate Social Responsibility Senior Manager Annie Mohan on being recognized for her commitment to pro bono and community service with two separate awards in the month of August! Annie will receive the “2025 Public Interest Law Leadership Award” for outstanding service to The Legal Aid Society and its clients at the organization’s 2025 Pro Bono Publico Awards ceremony on September 25. She was cited by Legal Aid for her “outstanding pro bono work as well as the inspiration it has provided to so many.” Earlier this month, Annie also received citations from New York State and City government leaders and the New York City Police Department recognizing her commitment to community during the 2025 “National Night Out,” an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. These well-deserved accolades reflect the incredible impact that Annie’s work has made on Cadwalader and the community. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4fP5CbR

Cadwalader has been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, with over 40 lawyers across more than 20 practice areas featured in the guide. In addition, over 50 of the firm's lawyers have been named to the guide's “Ones to Watch” list. Congratulations to our attorneys who were recognized for their commitment to legal excellence and client service! See all of the honorees and learn more here: https://bit.ly/45KYSaA

Cadwalader partners Bronwen Jones, Doug Murning, George Pelling and Matthew Worth recently authored a chapter in International Comparative Legal Guides (ICLG)’s Alternative Investment Funds 2025. In the article, the authors give a broad overview of the European fund finance market. Topics discussed include the growth of NAV finance, new entrants in the markets and new sources of liquidity, securitization and structured finance, and predictions for the year ahead. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/45IPNig

#CadwaladerTax covers new #CAMT partnership guidance and Wyden’s proposed partnership reform bills, new #energy tax credit guidance, UK double tax treaties, Trump’s #crypto tax report and more in the latest #BrassTax. Read the full newsletter below.

Cadwalader partners Thomas Grodecki, Suzie Bell, Robert Cannon, Bevis Metcalfe and Sabah Nawaz authored a recent Law360 article that analyzes the UK Supreme Court’s August 1 ruling in the motor finance commission test cases in which the court rejected the Court of Appeal’s finding that dealer brokers owed fiduciary or disinterested duties to customers. In the article, the authors discuss the consequences of the ruling, including the way that it narrows the scope for mass litigation over dealer broker commissions and limits incentives for claims management companies to pursue such cases. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4msh53G