Capital Markets: Securitisation: ABS | Global

Mayer Brown has an impressive team with a very deep bench of lawyers advising across a broad range of securitization transactions, including mortgage-backed securities and ABS. Key areas of strength include consumer loans, most notably in the form of credit cards. The firm also possesses relevant regulatory knowledge and draws on its strong cross-border network in multicountry trade receivables securitization. Related expertise in tax makes it a destination firm for all aspects of a deal.

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.

Katten is a respected team focused on issuer representation and adept at handling mortgage-based securitizations, with a particular emphasis on RMBS, as well as auto loan and lease securitizations, and marketplace lending. The firm is able to offer specialized experience in energy and commodity structured finance deals and offers expertise on the regulatory and the tax-related aspects of transactions.

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe 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.

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison has a strong track record in a wide variety of transactions, including workouts and restructurings of complex structures and assets. The firm offers specific expertise in securitizations involving esoteric assets, such as lottery awards, patent royalties, billboards and contract rights, among others, and has a richly deserved reputation as a leading firm for whole business securitization.

Sidley Austin is a highly respected team with a broad securitization offering, in terms of both practice and geography. The practitioners offer substantial experience acting for issuers, underwriters and purchasers, handling transactions involving consumer asset classes, such as online lending, as well as advising on other ABS transactions involving traditional assets, such as automobiles. The practice also regularly assists with mortgage-backed securities, boasting market-leading knowledge of RMBS and single-family rentals. The firm's well-rounded securitizations offering is supported by expert tax attorneys.

Weil, Gotshal & Manges is a highly respected choice for a range of complex securitization transactions across different asset classes. The attorneys are frequently sought out by clients developing new and innovative product types and has notable experience advising on traditional ABS, as well as CLO securitizations. The firm possesses additional experience providing counsel on EU and US risk retention rules.

A&O Shearman is a renowned team which is well placed to offer advice on a wide range of sophisticated securitization transactions. Possesses extensive CLO expertise and able to advise on an array of traditional ABS structures. A strong choice for clients seeking advice on international matters.

Arnold & Porter possesses particular expertise in the marketplace loan securitization space, interfacing with SIFMA and other bodies to develop thought leadership in the area. The firm regularly advises some of the most active financial institutions in the market.

Clifford Chance is a diverse practice with strength in the CLO space. It also demonstrates extensive knowledge of the mortgage market, with noted expertise in REMICs, RMBS and CMBS. The firm is capable of securitizing other traditional and novel assets and has strength in all aspects of the deal structures, including advising on the tax aspects of deals. Supported by offices in other jurisdictions, Clifford Chance is well positioned to handle a broad range of cross-border transactions.

Dechert is a respected team renowned for its prowess in handling CLO transactions, particularly those pertaining to the real estate market. The firm possesses additional strength in commercial mortgage-backed securities and asset-backed securities, and is able to provide thought leadership on emerging and evolving regulatory requirements on a cross-border scale, with a particularly strong focus on risk retention matters.

Dentons represents the full range of players in the market including issuers, underwriters and originators. Attorneys from the firm act on both domestic and cross-border securitization matters, leveraging the firm's significant international standing. The firm demonstrates notable strength in real estate financings, such as RMBS transactions and single-family rentals, with additional expertise in MSRs. It also stands out for its ability to assist with the securitization of traditional and esoteric ABS.

King & Spalding is an able securitization practice with experience across a range of traditional asset classes. The firm is also well regarded for the securitization of novel assets, with a growing reputation in the cell towers and data center market. The attorneys provide advice on an array of structures, standing out for their representation of clients in whole business deals and excelling in the securitization of franchised assets.

Milbank is an established market presence across the country for alternative investment structures, utilizing its strong nationwide and cross-border capabilities. The firm is frequently sought out by managers and arrangers for high-end advice on complex CLO transactions and has a particular niche in aircraft securitization, with experience using CLOs to finance these vehicles.

Schulte Roth & Zabel is a strong structured finance practice with a broad range of capabilities across the transactional and regulatory space. Its lawyers represent an array of major players in the market, including managers, issuers, placement agents and investors. The practice is noted for its successful CLO offering in which it regularly represents collateral managers, as well as its work on private equity fund formations for the purpose of securitization. The team also possesses notable expertise in tax-related transactional requirements.

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom draws on wide-ranging expertise to inform a practice that covers the full spectrum of ABS transactions. The firm is well known for its work on credit card receivables and auto loans and is also able to advise on the securitization of non-traditional assets including whole business securitizations.