Capital Markets: Securitisation
Global Guide 2024 : UK
Band 1
Contact number
+1 212 903 9000Chambers Review
Linklaters fields a standout practice housing a deep bench of experts that advise on complex capital markets matters. Highly active across all areas of securitisation, the team engages in a large number of bespoke RMBS, CMBS and ABS transactions. Its capabilities also span more esoteric assets and structures, with particular deal experience including whole-business securitisations. The firm is also well placed to work with clients on regulatory issues and can do so on a multi-jurisdictional basis.
Work Highlights
- Linklaters advised Morgan Stanley as arranger and lead manager on a EUR220 million securitisation, backed by a portfolio of Spanish non-performing residential mortgage loans and REO assets.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Linklaters are very knowledgeable on both market positions and complex regulatory matters."
"They offer excellent technical ability balanced with a strong commercial sense."
"Linklaters has one of the best teams in the market."
"Linklaters are very knowledgeable on both market positions and complex regulatory matters."
"They offer excellent technical ability balanced with a strong commercial sense."
"Linklaters has one of the best teams in the market."
Notable Practitioners
Adam Fogarty regularly deals with loan portfolio sales and ABS. He is also a familiar figure in the RMBS and CMBS markets, both in the structuring of the deals and in large portfolio acquisitions.
"Adam's legal knowledge is very strong, and he is particularly effective in representing his clients' interests in negotiations."
"He is very commercially minded and able to step in to resolve difficult issues with ease."
Andrew Vickery routinely assists banks with complex securitisation advice. He excels across multiple asset classes and demonstrates a familiarity with covered bonds, RMBS and CMBS.
Alexander Shopov is recognised for his work in RMBS, ABS and ABCP, and is regularly sought out for his expertise in 'difficult to securitise' asset classes.
"Alexander is a super smart and technical guy. He will figure out anything; he is very academic and enthusiastic."
"He proactively seeks to understand our business in order to offer the highest level of legal services."