Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP has announced that Patrick R. Hanchey has joined the firm as a partner in its Corporate & Financial Services Department, based in Dallas. Hanchey brings experience advising banks and financial institutions on state and federal banking laws, regulatory matters, enforcement actions, and corporate transactions.
Hanchey’s background includes counseling clients on compliance with complex banking regulations related to mergers, acquisitions, capital markets activities, and holding company formations. He also represents banks, holding companies, and individuals in both state and federal enforcement actions, including bank officers, directors, and shareholders involved in government investigations.
Firm Chairman Matthew Feldman stated: “Patrick is a skilled lawyer whose practice intersects transactional, regulatory and enforcement work in the banking and financial services space. His deep experience with state and federal banking laws and regulations will prove a valuable addition to our team’s capabilities, and we are thrilled to welcome him to Willkie.”
Hanchey has received recognition from legal directories for his work in banking and finance law. He is also known for contributing to industry publications and is a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation. Before joining Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, he was with Alston & Bird.
Commenting on his new role at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, Hanchey said: “Willkie’s top-ranked corporate and transactional platform is a huge draw and it’s been impressive to watch the Firm’s growing presence across Texas and in other markets. I’m excited to join Willkie and to help extend our team’s capabilities to clients across the banking and financial services sector.”
The Dallas office of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP opened in May 2024. The office supports clients locally in the Dallas-Fort Worth area as well as nationwide by providing legal advice on corporate transactions such as private equity deals, finance matters, restructuring projects, tax issues, regulatory matters, among others. The team has experience working with clients from sectors including energy, infrastructure, industrials, manufacturing, aviation, automotive industries as well as chemicals, real estate technology sectors.
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP employs about 1,300 attorneys across 16 offices worldwide who handle legal issues spanning approximately 45 practice areas.