On August 19, 2019, Jonathan Pompan published "Issues to Avoid in Fintech, Consumer Financial Services M&A" in Law360.
The following is an excerpt:
With interest in fintech, consumer financial services and other regulated financial products and services — including payment processing and money transmission — on the rise, it's become increasingly vital for potential investors to understand their consumer protection, consumer financial law, and privacy and data security risks as part of a potential transaction. Here are a few legal and regulatory due diligence mistakes that investors and companies going to market need to know to help avoid a busted deal and protect their investments.