Capital Markets: Securitization: CRE CLOs
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
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+1 212 878 8000Chambers Review
Clifford Chance LLP is a diverse practice with strength in the CLO space. It also demonstrates extensive knowledge of the mortgage market, with noted expertise in REMICs, RMBS and CMBS. The firm is capable of securitizing other traditional and novel assets and has strength in all aspects of the deal structures, including advising on the tax aspects of deals. Supported by offices in other jurisdictions, Clifford Chance is well positioned to handle a broad range of cross-border transactions.
Work Highlights
- Clifford Chance LLP advised Credit Suisse Asset Management as portfolio manager in numerous CLO transactions, including its $393.7 million Madison Park Funding LXII CLO transaction.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team's knowledge and capabilities always impress."
"Clifford Chance is very strong in its ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters."
"The team's knowledge and capabilities always impress."
"Clifford Chance is very strong in its ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters."
Notable Practitioners
James Gouwar focuses his securitization practice on the tax requirements of transactions, with deal experience spanning a broad range of structures such as mortgage-backed securities and CLOs.
"James is very proactive and he has good judgment."
Jim Cotins is best known for advising all deal participants on the securitization of commercial real estate assets.
"Jim is great to work with, his knowledge and attention to detail has always impressed."
Lee Askenazi has a broad securitization practice in the mortgage market, regularly advising managers, and other deal parties, on RMBS and CMBS transactions.
"Lee is very knowledgeable, commercial and responsive."
"He is very practical and personable."
Robert Villani is recognized for his noteworthy securitization practice, which sees him handle CLO transactions for a range of interested parties, and he is particularly active in the representation of asset managers.
"He is incredibly knowledgeable and has a tremendous ability to get things done in a tight time frame."