Capital Markets: Securitisation: RMBS
Global Guide 2024 : USA
Band 1
Chambers Review
Dentons represents the full range of players in the market including issuers, underwriters and originators. Attorneys from the firm act on both domestic and cross-border securitization matters, leveraging the firm's significant international standing. The firm demonstrates notable strength in real estate financings, such as RMBS transactions and single-family rentals, with additional expertise in MSRs. It also stands out for its ability to assist with the securitization of traditional and esoteric ABS.
Work Highlights
- Dentons represented Credit Suisse as lender in connection with a USD100 million novel financing facility for Wander.com.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Dentons' team is very experienced and sophisticated and includes a good mix of different skill sets and experience levels."
"On regulatory issues for asset-backed securitizations, Dentons are excellent."
"Dentons' team is very experienced and sophisticated and includes a good mix of different skill sets and experience levels."
"On regulatory issues for asset-backed securitizations, Dentons are excellent."
Notable Practitioners
Erik Klingenberg advises financial institutions on transactions involving complex esoteric assets and he also boasts significant expertise in mortgage-backed securities, especially in the single-family rental market.
"Erik uses his specialized knowledge to get the deals done smoothly."
"He is a very hands-on senior partner, very detail-oriented and always available if you need something."
"He is a sophisticated and excellent attorney."
Stephen Kudenholdt is highly acclaimed for his securitization practice, focusing on public and private mortgage-backed transactions.
"Stephen is a very good attorney who is knowledgeable about industry developments."
"A fantastic attorney."
Scott Swerdloff regularly advises on RMBS transactions, with key market experience including advising on complex structures, such as non-QM mortgages.
"Scott is great to work with, practical and an expert in all matters mortgage securitization related."
Robert Olin shows notable strength on a variety of residential mortgage-backed securitizations representing both issuers and underwriters.
"Robert is a solid lawyer."