Capital Markets: Securitisation

Herbert Smith Freehills fields a respected capital markets group that advises a range of clients on high-value securitisation transactions. The team is strong in a variety of asset classes, ranging from ABS and RMBS to esoteric assets. Its work is broad in nature and includes everything from advising mortgage originators on securitisations to helping new clients enter the market.

"The lawyers have excellent technical skills and commercial acumen; they are flexible and responsive."

"Herbert Smith Freehills do not restrict their support to legal matters and always factor in the commercial context."

"The team are incredibly smart and have great technical knowledge."

Herbert Smith Freehills advised SeQura Worldwide on a novel securitisation warehouse financing transaction arranged by Citibank, with mezzanine finance provided by the Chenavari Financial Group.

Michael Poulton leads Herbert Smith Freehills' international securitisation and structured finance practice. He has a dynamic securitisation practice with deal experience acting for originators, arrangers and managers on RMBS and esoteric transactions. He is often the choice counsel for first-to-market transactions. "Michael is incredibly articulate, thoughtful and has the experience to cut through noise very quickly." "His investment banking background gives him fantastic commercial awareness." "Michael is fully committed to providing tailored solutions, he has the ability to transform complex financial concepts into comprehensible strategies and he anticipates potential challenges."

Joy Amis has a multifaceted securitisation practice, with experience across a diverse range of asset classes, from trade receivables to real estate-backed transactions. Her transactional capabilities are complemented by her knowledge of developing regulatory requirements. "Joy is highly commercial and is an absolutely great lawyer." "Joy is a strong lawyer and a pleasure to work with."