Capital Markets: Securitisation: ABS
Global Guide 2024 : USA
Band 1
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Morgan, Lewis & Bockius is an experienced team of transactional specialists who are well versed in handling some of the most complex and pressing securitization deals. The attorneys are able to provide significant cross-border support for the full range of asset classes and are particularly well regarded in the market for ABS transactions, especially auto securitizations. The firm also boasts a highly impressive track record in MBS deals.
Work Highlights
- Morgan, Lewis & Bockius represented Credit Suisse, as the sole structuring agent and bookrunner and CastleOak Securities LP, as selling group member, in Farmer Mac's closing of USD302.7 million AMBS, FARM series.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The attorneys at Morgan Lewis are detail-oriented, dynamic and can leverage work from one deal to the next."
"It's a strong RMBS firm."
"The team provides top-notch client service."
"The attorneys at Morgan Lewis are detail-oriented, dynamic and can leverage work from one deal to the next."
"It's a strong RMBS firm."
"The team provides top-notch client service."
Notable Practitioners
Reed Auerbach's comprehensive ABS practice makes him a strong choice for issuers and underwriters.
"Reed has such a broad understanding of the securitization industry and he has such in-depth knowledge of so many sectors in the space."
"He's an excellent lawyer."
Asa Herald is a highly regarded practitioner in the securitization market, with notable experience advising on new and established residential mortgage-backed transactions.
"He is an outstanding attorney."
"Asa is well versed and knowledgeable in RMBS."
Jeffrey Johnson is sought after by both issuers and underwriters for his knowledge of RMBS.
"Jeffrey is a great lawyer. He is well liked by clients and knows securities law very well."
Clients seek out Sarah Nelson's counsel on the tax aspects of a broad range of securitizations, spanning ABS and MBS.
Steve Levitan is frequently called upon to offer advice on ABS transactions, including noted strength in consumer loans.
"Steve is very thoughtful and approaches his transactions from a holistic perspective whilst acknowledging the interests of the client."
Steven Becker attracts praise for his warehouse lending practice involving pools of residential assets.
Matthew Joseph comes well recommended for his transactional ABS knowledge, with deal experience in esoteric markets.
"Matthew is a very pragmatic andremarkably insightful attorney."
"He's a knowledgeable attorney who is always a pleasure to work with."
Among his strengths in securitization and the related market developments, Paul St. Lawrence attracts particular praise for his knowledge of CLOs.
"Paul is very knowledgable about regulatory developments and requirements and how they work."
"He is a great lawyer with a great understanding of commercial issues."
Ranked Lawyers at
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
USA