Capital Markets: Securitization: PACE
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Provided by Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
Kramer Levin lawyers are innovators in the field of securitization, especially in structuring transactions involving esoteric asset classes. Responding to our clients’ unique needs, we have pioneered many first-of-a-kind transactions — including securitizations of solar assets, time-shares, copyrights, trademarks, patents, licensing rights, distribution rights and commercial mortgages, as well as M&A transactions using securitization as the source of financing in the form of a “whole business” securitization. We regularly represent most of the investment banks in New York that underwrite esoteric asset-backed securities or that provide warehouse loan facilities to their clients as a path to an eventual capital markets securitization offering.
Chambers Review
Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP houses a bench of highly regarded practitioners who are experts in their fields. The firm stands out for its handling of esoteric transactions and is particularly recommended for the securitization of PACE. The attorneys frequently act for issuers and leading investment banks in transactions.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Kramer Levin is a great team from top to bottom and provide very strong insights into the current market."
"The lawyers are well-versed in esoteric ABS transactions and have several senior partners with different areas of focus."
"The team approaches issues from a commercial standpoint and offer creative solutions."
"Kramer Levin is a great team from top to bottom and provide very strong insights into the current market."
"The lawyers are well-versed in esoteric ABS transactions and have several senior partners with different areas of focus."
"The team approaches issues from a commercial standpoint and offer creative solutions."
Notable Practitioners
Gilbert Liu enjoys a great reputation in the esoteric market and he has a particular aptitude for the securitization of PACE assets.
"He is a great business partner."
"Gil is very much service-oriented and a helpful problem solver."
Jamie Kocis has a wide-ranging practice, with the ability to help in the securitization of esoteric assets, such as life settlements, and is also well regarded for her knowledge of the clean energy market.
"She has a lot of great experience in the space, she is thorough, and creative in her approach to deals."
Laurence Pettit's practice incorporates an array of traditional and esoteric assets, and he is highly regarded for his notable strength in PACE transactions.
"Laurence is highly competent."
"He is an impeccable draftsman."
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