Capital Markets: Securitization: ABS
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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 JPMorgan Chase Bank, acting as lender/repurchase buyer, in a $2.3 billion repurchase facility used to finance Apollo Group's acquisition of the Credit Suisse Securitized Products Group.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Dentons is often at the leading edge of current industry knowledge concerning issues affecting the market."
"They are exceptionally talented and creative lawyers."
"The firm has a very deep bench. They are super efficient and pragmatic."
"Dentons is a go-to resource for issuers and underwriters for complex questions and transactions."
"The firm has an extremely knowledgeable team with extensive experience."
"Dentons is often at the leading edge of current industry knowledge concerning issues affecting the market."
"They are exceptionally talented and creative lawyers."
"The firm has a very deep bench. They are super efficient and pragmatic."
"Dentons is a go-to resource for issuers and underwriters for complex questions and transactions."
"The firm has an extremely knowledgeable team with extensive experience."
Notable Practitioners
Stephen Kudenholdt is incredibly well-regarded for his securitization experience, particularly on RMBS transactions. He serves as head of the firm's structured finance group.
"Stephen is knowledgeable and responsive."
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 is an outstanding practitioner."
"He is a thoughtful and practical lawyer, a real pleasure to work with."
Scott Swerdloff regularly advises on RMBS transactions, with key market experience including advising on complex structures, such as non-QM mortgages.
Robert Olin shows notable strength on a variety of residential mortgage-backed securitizations representing both issuers and underwriters.
"Rob is a go-to resource regarding all residential mortgage related transactions."
"He provides outstanding representation."
Ryan Zucchetto is a valued advisor on the tax aspects of a variety of securitizations.
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