Capital Markets: Securitisation
Global Guide 2024 : UK
Band 1
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Allen & Overy offers top-drawer counsel on the most sophisticated transactions and houses a deep bench of securitisation specialists. The team has partner expertise in all asset classes, including advice on CLOs delivered by some of the world's foremost experts. In addition, Allen & Overy's lawyers are adept at handling regulatory and legislative changes, and their impressive client list includes market-leading international financial institutions.
Work Highlights
- Allen & Overy advised Principality Building Society as drafting counsel on a GBP489 million public RMBS.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Allen & Overy has a robust team of experienced professionals."
"They are a very strong team, diverse in their skill sets and a pleasure to work with. They are trusted advisers to many in the industry."
"Allen & Overy has a robust team of experienced professionals."
"They are a very strong team, diverse in their skill sets and a pleasure to work with. They are trusted advisers to many in the industry."
Notable Practitioners
Salim Nathoo is the global head of securitisation at Allen & Overy. He is particularly skilled at helping banks and mortgage originators set up RMBS and covered bonds programmes. His sector expertise makes him a strong choice for clients looking for advice on complex or inaugural issuances.
"Salim is great for prime RMBS clients and is technically fantastic."
Sally Onions has longstanding experience in the securitisation market and is recognised for her expert handling of RMBS and covered bond transactions. She is a popular choice for banks and investment managers seeking transactional advice.
"She is go-to counsel for any securitisation transaction, always available and commercial."
Lucy Oddy maintains an extensive portfolio of bank clients who regularly seek her advice on transactions. She focuses her securitisation practice on real estate assets, with expertise including RMBS and CMBS. She also demonstrates particular strength in developing areas of the market, such as structuring deals that are ESG-compliant.
"Lucy is super strong and technical."
Iona Misheva assists UK and European clients on a broad range of securitisation matters cutting across various asset classes. She is particularly active in green bond CMBS transactions, the securitisation of mortgage loans and the developing framework of forward flow financing.
"The quality of her advice and her commercial pragmatism is impressive."
Timothy Conduit regularly advises on mandates relating to infrastructure, energy and projects. His broad market experience covers a wide spectrum of matters, from whole business securitisation to the securitisation of ESG assets.
"Timothy is someone who can get the impossible done. He knows everything about the area and is extremely good on novel matters as well."
"He is a consummate lawyer with a brilliant mind. Timothy is able to handle complex transactions in a very composed manner and always provides a considered view."
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