Capital Markets: Securitization: RMBS
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Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP 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 LLP represented the Government National Mortgage Association in 229 Multiclass Securities transactions. This represents the issuance of over $108 billion of government guaranteed REMIC securities backed by government-insured mortgage loans.
Strengths
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"The lawyers provide advice consistent with the latest market developments and the attorneys have shown themselves to be experts."
"The securitization bench is very broad and deep at Hunton and they are excellent lawyers."
"Hunton Andrews Kurth is excellent at identifying risks and knows how to manage transactions from start to finish."
"Each team member demonstrates a deep understanding of complex legal matters."
"The lawyers provide advice consistent with the latest market developments and the attorneys have shown themselves to be experts."
"The securitization bench is very broad and deep at Hunton and they are excellent lawyers."
"Hunton Andrews Kurth is excellent at identifying risks and knows how to manage transactions from start to finish."
"Each team member demonstrates a deep understanding of complex legal matters."
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 a seasoned veteran with outstanding intelligence."
"Ed is a master of his art; he brings many ideas to the table and deserves high praise for his efforts and commitment."
Michael Nedzbala has experience in a broad range of securitizations, including particular exposure to the mortgage market.
"Michael is an outstanding practitioner."
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 is well-connected and incredibly well respected."
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 is a great advisor."
Brent Lewis is a talented securitization lawyer, highlighted for his strength in RMBS, and he is especially recommended by sources for his issuer-side counsel.
"Brent has strong breadth of knowledge and advises some of the biggest players in the securitization space."
"He is super pragmatic and really good at helping us think through things."
Brit Mohler Dufilho has emerged as an impressive practitioner in the securitization of MSRs, with clients including issuers and lenders.
"Brit is outstanding on all fronts. She has the product knowledge and provides fantastic client service."
"Her legal expertise, attention to detail and dedication are truly remarkable."
Cecelia Philipps Horner comes especially recommended for her knowledge of tax in relation to the real estate market.
"Cecelia has extremely broad and deep knowledge of the technical side of tax. She is practical and informed."
Eric Burner is regularly called upon to advise on residential mortgages, leveraging his knowledge of the market to advise on new securitizations.
"Eric is a very commercial lawyer."
Rudene Mercer Haynes has experience acting for government agencies in relation to residential mortgage-backed securitizations.
"She provides both excellent customer service and strong product knowledge."
John Dedyo is well versed in a broad range of transactions, with his areas of expertise spanning traditional and esoteric assets.
"He is meticulous and very creative."
"John has the intellectual heft and flexibility to cover any asset class."
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Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
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