Capital Markets: Securitization: CMBS
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
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Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP boasts comprehensive strength in commercial mortgage-backed securities, complemented by more specialized expertise in asset-backed securities, such as aircraft engine lease and credit card receivables, as well as more esoteric assets. Orrick is also a leading firm for the securitization of PACE assets, with attorneys regularly advising clients on regulatory issues, including Dodd-Frank-related risk retention.
Work Highlights
- Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP represented Morgan Stanley as underwriter/initial purchaser in public and private offerings of CMBS backed by conduit commercial mortgage loans.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Orrick is very plugged into the market and brings any important changes to our attention."
"The firm has a tremendous amount of expertise in all kinds of asset classes."
"The Orrick team has tremendous attention to detail and is able to quickly grasp and implement complex concepts."
"Orrick has deep experience in securitization transactions. Their ability to analyze deal documents and identify creative solutions are top notch."
"They are experts in their field."
"Orrick is very plugged into the market and brings any important changes to our attention."
"The firm has a tremendous amount of expertise in all kinds of asset classes."
"The Orrick team has tremendous attention to detail and is able to quickly grasp and implement complex concepts."
"Orrick has deep experience in securitization transactions. Their ability to analyze deal documents and identify creative solutions are top notch."
"They are experts in their field."
Notable Practitioners
Banks and financial services firms regularly seek out Janet Barbiere's counsel on CMBS.
"Janet’s depth of knowledge and experience in CMBS counsel makes her an outstanding legal professional."
Leah Sanzari is an accomplished securitization lawyer able to assist issuers and financial investors with a range of esoteric transactions and she has a market-leading PACE practice.
"Leah is a strong advocate on matters."
"She finds solutions and identifies all relevant issues. She is very thoughtful and creative."
William Cullen centers his securitization practice on mortgage-backed transactions, with particular strength advising both issuers and underwriters in CMBS.
"He has institutional knowledge."
Michael Mitchell has an in-depth understanding of securities regulations, in particular with matters pertaining to the SEC. He is also known for his ability to advise on a broad range of ABS transactions.
"There are very few able to understand the context and history behind SEC regulations and rules as Mike does."
Robert Moyle demonstrates broad expertise in securitization, with a particular proclivity for asset-backed securitizations involving auto loans and leases.
"Robert's depth of knowledge and service levels are always high."
Howard Goldwasser is particularly well versed in CLO transactions but shows notable expertise on securitization transactions involving a wide range of receivables and asset classes.
"Howard is smart, experienced and comes up with clever solutions to complicated problems."
"He always brings good insights."
Skanthan Vivekananda's practice covers a broad array of capital markets and derivatives transactions. He has shown particular aptitude for the formation and structuring of collateralized loan obligations for investment banks.
"Skanthan is very strong in understanding complicated concepts."
Chris Min attracts praise from across the market for his ABS practice, with experience representing a variety of market participants, from underwriters to issuers.
Ranked Lawyers at
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
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