Capital Markets: CLOs
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 1
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Cadwalader fields a high-quality team known for its work on complex securitisations. The firm has notable strength with regard to ABS and, most prominently, CLO transactions. They also demonstrate the ability to guide clients in matters relating to specialised or emerging asset classes and have in-depth knowledge of ESG-compliant assets. As well as its transactional work, the team is well positioned to advise on regulatory developments, including the effects of changes to US regulations in the European markets, STS regulation and risk retention. Notable for the breadth of its client base, the firm frequently acts on behalf of mainstream banks, private equity funds and alternative lenders.
Work Highlights
- Cadwalader advised the Finnish branch of Santander Consumer Finance in relation to the securitisation of EUR450 million of Finnish hire purchase receivables.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Cadwalader provides great access to experts across numerous disciplines, and they continually offer flexibility in bringing those different experts into transactions."
"Cadwalader is incredibly effective in thinking outside of the box."
"Cadwalader provides great access to experts across numerous disciplines, and they continually offer flexibility in bringing those different experts into transactions."
"Cadwalader is incredibly effective in thinking outside of the box."
Notable Practitioners
David Quirolo is lauded as a leading CLO practitioner. His profound market experience makes him one of the foremost choices for managers and arrangers seeking advice on transactions. Quirolo also acts as the co-managing partner of Cadwalader's London office.
"David Quirolo continues to be absolutely market-leading; he is very responsive and it's almost impossible to find something he does not know about."
"He's the consummate lawyer - he displays excellent client services and commercial awareness."
Claire Puddicombe earns recognition for her CLO practice. Her knowledge of the market enables her to assist with a range of novel structures, including ESG-compliant CLOs.
"Claire is very clear, calm and able to articulate complex securitisation work."
Daniel Tobias is regularly utilised by investors and managers for his knowledge of the CLO market. His experience extends to advising on warehouse financing for CLOs.
"Daniel is extremely diligent."
"He has great market knowledge and commercial awareness."
Suzanne Bell has developed a noteworthy ABS practice. Her areas of expertise include credit card receivables and auto loans.
Robert Cannon is recognised for advising clients in underwriting catastrophe bonds. He is also an experienced CLO practitioner and regularly counsels on cross-border transactions.
"He's an outstanding lawyer who has the ability to combine intellect with commercial awareness."
Ranked Lawyers at
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
UK-wide