In The News

01.25.17

Company Backtracks on Move Into Human Nutrition

NutraIngredients-USA quoted Manatt’s Scott Schwartz, a partner in the firm’s corporate and finance practice, for an article about Omega Protein’s recent statement in response to criticism of its business strategy. An activist investor had expressed concern about the ...


01.22.17

A Novel Approach to a Changing Financial Industry

Crowdfund Insider interviewed Manatt’s Brian Korn, chair of the firm’s digital finance and marketplace lending practice, for an article about his perspective on the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s proposed Fintech Charter for emerging firms. When asked for his opinion ...


01.19.17

Manatt a Finalist in LendIt’s First Annual Industry Awards

LendIt, the world's largest show in lending and fintech, has named Manatt a finalist for its first annual LendIt Industry Awards in the “Top Law Firm” category. One of only six law firms selected, Manatt’s digital finance and marketplace lending practice, which is led by ...


01.06.17

Manatt Included in Orchard’s Guide to Marketplace Lending

Orchard, a leading provider of technology and data to the online lending industry, has included Manatt in the latest version of its Lendscape graphic, which now includes law firms. Updated periodically, Orchard’s Lendscape aims to reflect the most current shape of the online lending ...


12.22.16

How Lending and Crowdfunding Have Transformed in 2016

CrowdFundBeat covered a presentation given by Manatt’s Brian Korn, chair of the digital finance and marketplace lending practice, at the FinTech Revolution event in New York City. Korn spoke about the changes in the U.S. legal landscape as they relate to fintech.After explaining the ...


12.13.16

Heritage Oaks Bancorp Sells for $482M

American Banker covered Manatt’s representation of Heritage Oaks Bancorp in its sale to Pacific Premier Bancorp. The Manatt deal team was led by Jordan Hamburger, a partner in the firm’s corporate and finance practice.Pacific Premier paid $482 million for the $2 billion-asset Heritage ...


12.07.16

Community Banks Can Benefit From Fintech Partnerships

American Banker interviewed Manatt’s Craig Miller, co-chair of the firm’s financial services practice, for an article about how smaller community banks can benefit from partnerships with fintech companies.“They’re not likely to be sponsoring startup incubators like the big ...


12.02.16

New OCC Proposal Could Give Fintechs More Freedom

The Wall Street Journal quoted Manatt’s Brian Korn, chair of the firm’s digital finance and marketplace lending practice, for an article about a new proposal out of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) that would allow fintech companies to apply for bank charters.Korn ...


11.22.16

LiftForward Secures $100M in Debt Capital

The Daily Journal covered Manatt’s representation of LiftForward, Inc. in securing $100 million in debt capital. Partner Brian Korn, chair of the firm’s digital finance and marketplace lending practice, led the Manatt team.LiftForward is a small business lender for manufacturers, ...


11.01.16

U.S. News Ranks Manatt Practices Among Top in Nation

U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers have included Manatt in nine Tier 1 national practice rankings and 25 Tier 1 metropolitan rankings for the 2017 “Best Law Firms” guide. The firm has also been named “Law Firm of the Year” in Advertising Law and Entertainment Law ...