Capital Markets: Securitization: ABS
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Latham & Watkins LLP is a highly regarded CLO group that frequently represents asset managers in the full range of sophisticated transactions. The firm is also noted for its expertise in dealing with innovative market products and securitization techniques. The attorneys in the securitization team are adept at handling ABS matters involving the securitization of aircraft, rental car fleets and cell tower assets, among others.
Work Highlights
- Latham & Watkins LLP represented Caerus Oil & Gas as issuer in the issuance of Class A-1 Notes and Class A-2 Notes, both due 2040, of $565 million fully amortizing asset backed securities.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Latham & Watkins partners are very experienced and able to handle all of our needs."
"The team is really practical in understanding business needs and market conditions."
"The firm has a deep bench and a really strong securitization team."
"Latham has a top securitization practice, coupled with strong industry partners, which results in very strong expertise to support clients."
"The Latham & Watkins partners are very experienced and able to handle all of our needs."
"The team is really practical in understanding business needs and market conditions."
"The firm has a deep bench and a really strong securitization team."
"Latham has a top securitization practice, coupled with strong industry partners, which results in very strong expertise to support clients."
Notable Practitioners
Kevin Fingeret is a long-standing market practitioner who attracts ample praise for his handling of transactions involving traditional and esoteric assets.
"Kevin has very strong knowledge, he is an excellent negotiator and client-oriented."
Douglas Burnaford is a talented securitization practitioner who regularly advises US and international clients on CLOs.
"He is an extremely strong lawyer and always thoughtful."
"Doug is excellent and a pleasure to work with."
"He is knowledgeable and responsive."
Graeme Smyth excels in ABS, with notable capabilities in transport and music royalty securitizations.
"He is very collaborative and solutions-oriented."
Matthew Hays is a strong up-and-comer, recommended for his expertise on ABS.
"He is very knowledgeable and a great problem solver."
Ranked Lawyers at
Latham & Watkins LLP
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