Ileana Fernández-Buitrago is a highly experienced attorney specializing in regulatory matters affecting depository, non-depository, and international financial institutions. With deep expertise in financial services regulation, she advises global and regional banks, fintech companies, and other financial institutions on compliance, licensing, and operational matters, helping them navigate the complex U.S. and international regulatory landscape.
In addition to her regulatory focus, Ileana counsels clients on general corporate and commercial law, assisting financial institutions in structuring and negotiating transactions, corporate governance matters, and risk management strategies. She has extensive experience advising on cross-border banking operations, particularly in the United States, Latin America and Europe, and works closely with financial institutions to ensure compliance with evolving regulatory frameworks, including those established by the Federal Reserve, OCC, FDIC, and state banking regulators.
Given her deep understanding of international banking regulations and market entry strategies, Ileana is a trusted advisor to foreign financial institutions, including Spanish and Latin American banks, seeking to expand their presence in the U.S. market. She regularly provides strategic guidance on U.S. regulatory requirements for international banks, correspondent banking relationships, digital banking initiatives, and anti-money laundering (AML) compliance.
Ileana's insights into global banking trends, coupled with her practical experience in regulatory compliance and corporate structuring, make her a valuable resource for financial institutions navigating today's increasingly complex and interconnected financial environment.
