National law firm Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce that Bruce Toppin has joined as a partner in its Financial Services and Capital Markets industry group and as a member of its Banking & Finance practice. Based in San Antonio, Texas, Toppin joins the firm’s virtual office, The Link, from Holland & Knight.
Toppin represents financial institutions on a wide range of corporate, securities, bank regulatory and general business matters. He has extensive experience representing banks, thrifts and other financial institutions on mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity securities offerings, complex financing transactions, business expansions and other related matters.
“Bruce has deep relationships across Texas’s banking sector and his arrival deepens our capabilities in the growing M&A market in the state,” said Sverre Roang, leader of the firm’s Financial Services and Capital Markets industry group. “Bruce’s practice will create significant synergies with our existing financial institutions M&A capabilities and enhance our ability to deliver comprehensive solutions to our clients. We are delighted he has joined Husch Blackwell.”
Toppin regularly counsels financial institution clients on matters involving federal and state banking laws and regulations and regulatory agencies regarding regulatory applications, examinations, formal and informal enforcement actions, and regulatory compliance.
“Husch Blackwell’s deep roots in Texas combined with its wholistic understanding of the financial industry and commitment to client success aligns perfectly with my practice,” Toppin said. “I look forward to continuing to build on the firm’s recent success and drive growth for my clients in Texas and across the country.”
Husch Blackwell was recently recognized as the Texas Firm of the Year at the IFLR Americas Awards 2025. It was also honored with Nationwide Banking & Finance recognition in the 2025 Chambers USA guide.