Capital Markets: Securitisation: MSR
Global Guide 2024 : USA
Band 1
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Hunton Andrews Kurth is a highly regarded outfit with a depth of expertise across the market, including widely regarded capabilities in mortgage servicing advances and credit risk transfer securitizations, and has an excellent reputation for RMBS transactions. The practice is well supported by its tax and bankruptcy departments in offering clients a comprehensive service. The firm boasts an impressive client roster which includes leading investment banks and private equity firms, among others.
Work Highlights
- Hunton Andrews Kurth acted as lead counsel to Freedom Mortgage in connection with the agreement to sell its subsidiary, RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing Corporation, to an affiliate of Two Harbors Investment.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team at Hunton is very knowledgeable in our sector and has handled all types of transactions."
"Hunton has top-notch partners and associates. Everyone is extremely intelligent and manages complex deals well."
"It has a very strong team of lawyers to provide both a source of knowledge and support for their clients throughout the securitization process."
"The team at Hunton is very knowledgeable in our sector and has handled all types of transactions."
"Hunton has top-notch partners and associates. Everyone is extremely intelligent and manages complex deals well."
"It has a very strong team of lawyers to provide both a source of knowledge and support for their clients throughout the securitization process."
Notable Practitioners
Edward Douma is practiced in applying his knowledge of real estate to the securitization of MSRs, including in the context of financial restructurings.
"Ed is highly intelligent and known as a go-to attorney for MSRs."
"He creates sophisticated securitization structures that work very well."
Michael Nedzbala has experience in a broad range of securitizations, including particular exposure to the mortgage market.
"Michael is a great lawyer."
"He is professional, knowledgeable and constructive."
Thomas Hiner is viewed as a go-to for MSR matters for his experience and relationships with key market insiders. He routinely represents financial institutions in significant MSR securitizations and has notable experience in RMBS transactions.
"Tom's outstanding relationships and knowledge are critical in getting complicated transactions over the line."
"He is the best. He is a go-to attorney for strategic advice."
Amy Williams focuses her securitization practice on mortgage-backed securities transactions, with noted capabilities in RMBS, in which she is often called upon to assist with market developments.
"Amy seems to have an encyclopedic knowledge of the laws around lending."
Brent Lewis is an talented securitization lawyer, highlighted for his strength in RMBS, and he is especially recommended by sources for his issuer-side counsel.
"Brent is extremely knowledgeable and efficient."
"He provides in-depth legal analysis in all aspects and he has a deep knowledge of the space."
Cecelia Philipps Horner comes especially recommended for her knowledge of tax in relation to the real estate market.
"Cecilia has excellent tax skills."
"She is pragmatic and thoughtful, she's a 'can do' lawyer."
Eric Burner is regularly called upon to advise on residential mortgages, leveraging his knowledge of the market to advise on new securitizations.
"Eric is extremely practical and a great source of industry knowledge."
"He is a very strong lawyer who has seen it all in the sector."
Rudene Mercer Haynes has experience acting for government agencies in relation to residential mortgage-backed securitizations.
"Rudene is highly dependable."
John Dedyo is well versed in a broad range of transactions, with his areas of expertise spanning traditional and esoteric assets.
"John is a very thoughtful attorney and detail-oriented."
Brit Mohler Dufilho has emerged as an impressive practitioner in the securitization of MSRs, with clients including issuers and lenders.
"Brit is a very strong attorney and has very good business sense and experience."