Capital Markets: Securitisation: ABS
Global Guide 2024 : USA
Band 2
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Katten's team is cohesive and consolidates in one place the tax, bankruptcy, banking, derivatives and ERISA knowledge.
We are known for our representation of benchmark issuers in several asset classes, including auto finance and residential and commercial mortgage. Our issuer clients are constantly developing new financing techniques to keep pace with evolving investor requirements and new structuring methods, and they rely on us to help them structure their offerings to respond to — and take advantage of — changes in regulation, buy-side preferences, economic climate and other market factors.
While our experience with benchmark issues in the largest asset classes speaks for itself, we are equally proficient in establishing programs for new entrants, often in new asset classes. In these cases, we frequently provide strategies as well as legal advice for assessing risks and guiding the management team through the entire process of launching a new program or product.
Beyond term securitizations, warehouses and other forms of financing arrangements, we have broad experience within the specialty finance industry, including mergers and acquisitions, tax, bankruptcy, licensing, and general corporate matters.
In addition to our national presence in the United States, our practice extends to Europe by way of our London office, allowing us to be current on European market and regulatory developments.
Chambers Review
Katten is a respected team focused on issuer representation and adept at handling mortgage-based securitizations, with a particular emphasis on RMBS, as well as auto loan and lease securitizations, and marketplace lending. The firm is able to offer specialized experience in energy and commodity structured finance deals and offers expertise on the regulatory and the tax-related aspects of transactions.
Work Highlights
- Katten represented Marathon in the origination, warehousing and securitization of commercial real estate loans.
Strengths
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"The attorneys from Katten handle complex and innovative structures and provide excellent counsel on a timely basis and in an exemplary manner."
"The team at Katten are extremely good at working through and suggesting solutions to transactional issues."
"Katten’s attorneys are highly efficient and have in-depth knowledge of the asset-backed securities market."
"The attorneys from Katten handle complex and innovative structures and provide excellent counsel on a timely basis and in an exemplary manner."
"The team at Katten are extremely good at working through and suggesting solutions to transactional issues."
"Katten’s attorneys are highly efficient and have in-depth knowledge of the asset-backed securities market."
Notable Practitioners
Anna-Liza Harris is a specialist adviser on the necessary tax requirements of deals.
"Anna-Liza is excellent, she is one of the best lawyers I've ever worked with."
"She has a strong commercial ability to solve transactional issues."
"She has great attention to detail and provides understandable explanations on difficult tax matters."
Christopher DiAngelo is widely regarded as an authority on RMBS and he is highly respected for his ability to advise on market developments.
"Chris is smart and a critical partner to have on high-pressure situations."
"He is one of the best in class."
Howard Schickler continues to garner recognition for his knowledge of a broad range of asset classes, including novel and esoteric assets.
"Howard is commercial, efficient and always available to assist."
Stephen Esko is an able securitization lawyer with capabilities across the commercial real estate market, bringing expert knowledge of market development to transactions.
"He is a very nuanced thinker that provides practical solutions to complex issues."
Joseph Topolski is a noted practitioner in the ABS market, with experience in areas ranging from marketplace lending to auto loans.
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