Band 4
Provided by Paul R. St. Lawrence
Paul R. St. Lawrence, a partner in the finance practice at Morgan Lewis, represents clients on complex financing transactions, with a particular emphasis on collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) and financings of pools of residential mortgage loans through both repurchase and secured loan facilities. He handles securitizations, asset-based finance, and other structured finance and derivative products, and is often called upon by clients for his regulatory advice. Paul represents companies on both the sell-side and buy-side in derivative-based financings, CLOs, esoteric securitizations, and transactions utilizing other complex financial instruments. He advises on the rights of creditors to exercise remedies in derivative and securities transactions following the insolvency of counterparties. For more information, please view his bio at https://www.morganlewis.com/bios/paulstlawrence.
Georgetown University, 1999, B.A., cum laude; Georgetown University Law Center, 2003, J.D., magna cum laude
Provided by Chambers
Among his strengths in securitization and the related market developments, Paul St. Lawrence attracts particular praise for his knowledge of CLOs.
Provided by Chambers
"Paul has a strong commercial hat and is a helpful ally in bringing transactions to a successful close when legal bumps occur."
"He is efficient and creative in handling complex topics and getting deals closed."
"Paul has a strong commercial hat and is a helpful ally in bringing transactions to a successful close when legal bumps occur."
"He is efficient and creative in handling complex topics and getting deals closed."
