Derek Poon
USA Guide 2024
Up and Coming : Capital Markets: Securitization: ABS
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About
Provided by Derek Poon
Practice Areas
Derek is a trusted advisor to clients in the structured finance and securitization markets across a wide range of structures and asset classes.
His expertise includes asset-backed financings and securitizations of credit card receivables, auto loans and leases, trade finance assets, aviation assets, renewables assets, and collateral loan obligations. Derek also regularly advises clients on regulatory matters in connection with structured finance transactions, including on U.S. credit risk retention and Volcker Rule issues. Derek has been recognized in legal directories, including Legal 500, and Chambers USA 2021, 2022 and 2023.
Derek is described as “an excellent lawyer who has deep expertise in many asset classes and has impressive technical expertise". Clients have also noted that "he is thoughtful, commercial and eloquent. He quickly distinguished himself by his dedication and intensity, delving into the most complex transactions and providing well-reasoned and practical advice." (Chambers USA 2023)
Chambers Review
USA
Derek Poon gains recognition for his securitization practice, which has seen him provide guidance on a broad array of assets, from transport receivables to credit cards.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Derek provides tremendous customer service. He pairs a friendly style with innovative, insightful advice."
"Derek excels at client service and brings a strong understanding of securitization requirements."
"He is very smart and organized."
"Derek provides tremendous customer service. He pairs a friendly style with innovative, insightful advice."
"Derek excels at client service and brings a strong understanding of securitization requirements."
"He is very smart and organized."