Litigation-Informed Counsel for Regulatory Matters.

In the financial services sector, regulatory scrutiny is a constant. When government agencies turn their attention to your organization, the right counsel can make the difference between a brief inquiry and a formal enforcement action.

At Pilgrim Christakis, we help financial institutions respond to investigations with focus, discretion, and speed. Our enforcement defense work is designed to protect reputations, preserve operations, and prevent escalation before it occurs.

Experience Across State Agencies

We represent financial institutions in state-level investigations across Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Missouri. We understand how regulators in these jurisdictions operate, why investigations begin, and how to engage constructively.

Our credibility with these agencies—earned through years of professional interaction—helps facilitate productive dialogue and, ultimately, better outcomes.

Managing the Process, Not Just the Paperwork

A regulatory inquiry often begins with a sweeping request for documents and data that requires quick, precise action. These demands can be broad and intrusive. Our role is to interpret them, identify what regulators are really seeking, and craft responses that address issues without overexposure.

In this work, success isn’t defined by defeating an enforcement action—it’s defined by preventing one. Most investigations remain confidential, and when handled effectively, can end before they ever become public.

We advise our clients on what regulators are likely targeting, how to contextualize isolated issues, and how to provide the clarity that can close an inquiry quietly. And we’re adept at managing the tight timelines these situations demand.