The securitisation offering at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP is well established in the market, being frequently sought after by a portfolio of clients that includes BNP Paribas, JP Morgan, Wells Fargo and others for CLO, ABS, CMBS, RMBS and various other transactions. Based out of New York, Mike Gambro is particularly well-versed in CMBS transactions, and co-heads the team with the Charlotte-based Stuart Goldstein, who is often sought after by clients for his expertise in CRE CLOs and any ancillary commercial real estate securitization matters. Neil Weidner is adept in securitisation of conventional and unconventional credit assets, alongside his experience in CLO transactions. Ryan McNaughton is a key member of the team for ABS transactions, lending to the team his expertise in esoteric asset-backed securities, including media royalties, whole business and digital infrastructure. Sophie Cuthbertson and Joseph Beach are also cornerstones of the team, with Beach’s experience in syndicated and middle market CLOs complementing Cuthbertson’s work on alternative securities structures and assets including solar and student loans. Lisa Pauquette advises financial actors in various CMBS securitisations, alongside Jeffrey Rotblat. Adam Risell has departed the team. Lawyers are in New York unless otherwise stated.

Dechert LLP‘s global finance practice is well-established in the securitisation space, offering broad expertise in CLOs, CMBS, CRE, and ABS, with considerable experience in esoteric asset securitisations, including student loans, franchise fees, digital infrastructure, and in particular, automobile loans. The team additionally fields a considerable workload in CRE CLOs and CMBS, and is a port of call for underwriters, issuers and asset sellers. New York-based Andrew Pontano‘s expertise encompasses private and public securities, and has previously operated in transactions involving auto loans, student loans and trade receivables, among a diverse array of esoteric asset classes. He co-heads the team with the Charlotte-based Stewart McQueen and Christopher Duerden, with both fielding considerable track records in CMBS and CRE CLOs, the former’s experience in warehouse facilities, mortgage and mezzanine loans complementing the latter’s capacities in the middle market sector and trade receivable securitisations. in New York, Laura Swihart is sought by clients for her experience in advising mortgage loan sellers and subordinate bond buyers in various CMBS transactions, while Charlotte’s John M Timperio is often turned to for his experience in CLO structures.

Noted for its ‘deep sector expertise, a client-centric approach, and a commitment to innovation that consistently delivers exceptional outcomes’, Kirkland & Ellis LLP‘s securitisation offering is well-positioned to offer expertise in CLOs, whole business, digital, oil & gas, timeshare and trade receivables securitisations. Based in New York, Michael Urschel is considerably experienced in transactions involving digital assets, including cellular towers, data centers, and fiber, alongside media royalties and renewable energy infrastructure, and co-heads the team with Kelly Mellecker, who distinguished for her experience in digital infrastructure securitisation. Jared Axelrod, also in New York, is praised as ‘first in class knowledge and skills’, especially in negotiating and structuring CLOs. Chicago-based Joel Weinberger is sought after for his experience in advising private equity firms. Thomas Prommer, located in New York,  is noted for his portfolio of mandates involving esoteric assets, including specialty lending platforms and traditional loans.

Latham & Watkins LLP’s securitization offering is noted for its ‘unrivaled experience and capabilities’ in traditional and esoteric asset securitization matters.  The team has a strong track record in ABS matters, particularly CLO transactions, including those involving unconventional asset classes such as green energy, oil &gas, music, tech, along with commercial and rental mortgages and rental properties. Matthew Hays heads the practice out of Chicago, and is widely experienced in a vast array of ABS transactions, warehouse facilities, and asset sales in the finance, technology, automotive and manufacturing industries. Kevin Fingeret is a key member of the team for transactions involving wholesale businesses, aircrafts, logistic facilities, and other unconventional assets. David Siegel‘s focus extends to emerging asset classes and digital infrastructure, including fiber, data centers and aircrafts. Loren Finegold  is also a key member of the team. Lawyers are in New York unless otherwise stated.

Noted as ‘knowledgeable, commercial, and constructive on all engagements’, Mayer Brown‘s structured finance department is turned to by investors, issuers and underwritersin a variety of securitization mandates. The team’s broad practice experience encompasses the full gamut of ABS transactions, with a strong presence in automotive, credit card and fintech arenas, alongside various esoteric asset classes in the form of rail cars, fleet leasing, litigation finance, barges, structured settlements, and others. The team is co-led by its Chicago-based partners Julie Gillespie and Ger O’Donnell , and are both sought by clients for their strong track record in securities transactions, with the former’s experience in esoteric ABS, such as arts, music royalties receivables, solar and consumer loans complementing the latter’s expertise in warehouse financings, consumer receivables and trade finance deals securitization. Also in Chicago, Jon Van Gorp and Angela Ulum are both retained by clients for their expertise in synthetic securitizations, RMBS, and mortgage-based securitizations. Stuart Litwin has advised clients in ABS transactions within the automotive industry from his Chicago office, while New York-based Ryan Suda is the team’s port of call for CLO and CFO-related transactions.

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton is a key contact for securitization mandates for underwriters, investors, asset managers, purchasers and others, offering a notable proficiency in both regulatory and transactional matters. The team particularly active in the CLO space, and includes Credit Suisse, Citigroup and Goldman Sachs as part of its portfolio of clients. Washington DC-based Michael Mazzuchi is extensively experienced in CLOs, ABS and RMBS, and co-heads the team with Macey Levington, whose practice is strongly focused on CLO transactions, alongside matters involving receivables securitisations and asset-based lending. John McGill‘s expertise in CLO transactions makes him a strong choice for investment banks, asset managers and underwriters. Amber Phillips remains a port of call for CLOs, mortgage-backed securities, and ABS transactions, while Beau Sterling advises underwriters and collateral managers in various CLO structurings. Jay Kozak is frequently engaged in advising clients on ABS, receivables securitisation, and CLO transactions. Phillips, Sterling and Kozak were promoted to partner in 2024. Lawyers are in New York unless otherwise stated.

Clifford Chance broad practice encompasses a diverse rapport of securitization expertise, including those pertaining to CLOs, RMBS, CMBS, ABS, and is noted as ‘great at seamlessly incorporating different areas of expertise within the firm’. Robert Villani is reputed for his experience in CLO transactions, and co-heads the team with Lee Askenazi, who is sought by  issuers, investors, seller and purchasers in a variety real estate-related securtisations, alongside ABS involving equity, whole and mezzanine loans. James Gouwar is particularly well-versed in tax components of ABS, CLO and REMIC transactions, areas that Paul Koppel  is also highly active in. Rebecca O’Brien is turned to by clients for her expertise in CLOs, CFOs, and broad asset class securitisation experience. Rebecca Pereira is a highly active member of the team, and is at the forefront of tax-related components of the team’s securitization. All lawyers mentioned are in New York.

Dentons is well-versed in the securitization space, with a strong track record in the mortgage and real estate-related securitizations. The team has previously advised on a broad range of structured finance transactions, including CLOs, ABS, CMBS, and in particular, RMBS. New York-based Stephen Kudenholdt specialises in this area, frequently acting in securitisations and resecuritisations of residential mortgage loans and mortgage-backed securities, and co-heads the team with Erik Klingenberg , who is broadly experience in ABS involving residential, commercial, mezzanine and student loans. Scott Swerdloff and Robert Olin are both highly sought after by sellers, purchasers, issuers and underwriters for their experience in advising on public and private resecuritizations. David Natter is a key member of the team for CLO transactions, while Marlo Young is adept at numerous RMBS and ABS transactions. Ryan Zucchetto ably assists underwriters and issuers in various residential mortgage-backed securities transactions. Lawyers are in New York.

DLA Piper LLP (US)‘s securitization department handles the full range of mandates within the market, and is experienced in CLOs, conventional and esoteric ABS, distressed legacy CDOs, C-PACE, across a spectrum of asst classes. The team is frequently turned to by investors, asset managers, underwriters and purchasers, and demonstrates notable proficiency in art, collectibles and music securitizations. Based out of New York, Richard Reilly Jr. heads the department and fields over 25 years of experience in securitisations, and is particularly well-versed in domestic and foreign CLO transactions. Grant Edward Buerstetta is frequently active in CDOs and CLO related mandates, while Los Angeles-based Claire Hall is noted for her capability in esoteric ABS, including PACE, trade receivables and music royalties. Jay Williams and Andrew Sroka are both well-reputed in their respective fields, with Williams’ expertise in resecuritzations, warehouse facilities and synthetic securitizations complementing Sroka’s capacities in the fintech space.

Clients praise the ‘superb knowledge, practicality, technical expertise, strategic positioning and creativity on work’ of the securitization practice at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP. The team fields in-depth expertise across a full spectrum of securitization services, including CMBS, RMBS and REO securitizations, synthetic credit risk transfer securitizations, and a gamut of ABS classes, such as agricultural, auto loans, credit card receivables, small business loans, and in particular, mortgage-related financing. Richmond-based Mike Nedzbala has a long track record in securitization transactions, with notable expertise in residential mortgages. He co-heads the team with Brent Lewis , who is based out of New York, and is highly regarded among issuers and underwriters for his expertise in RMBS-related transactions, along with Brit Mohler Dufilho, also from New York. Thomas Hiner brings deep experience in esoteric and emerging asset securitizations, while  Cecelia Phillips Horner is well-versed in mortgage, auto and student-loan based securities and resecuritization. Janet Sadler McCrae is retained by purchasers, issuers, dealers and investors in a variety of credit risk transfer, residential and commercial mortgage-backed transactions. Shannon Daily is a key member of the team for ABS-based securitizations, especially those involving novel assets.

Katten is a key contact for asset securitizations, for both conventional and esoteric asset classes. The team’s portfolio of transactions include securitizations of timeshares, agricultural receivables, electric vehicle leases, private equity incentive fees, and others. The team team also has a strong track record in matters pertaining to regulations or captive finance companies and banks. Washington DC-based Anna-Liza Harris, is a key member of the team for tax-related securitization mandates, and co-heads the team with Howard Schickler, who is turned to by clients for his track record in structured finance transactions involving residential and commercial mortgages, trade receivables and loans out of his office in New York. Chris DiAngelo is a strong choice for mortgage financing and securitizations, an area that David Matthews also focuses on. John Keiserman  and Seth Messner are both ports of call for automobile asset and whole business securitizations respectively

King & Spalding LLP‘s structured finance offering has in-depth expertise in securitisztion transactions, and a strong track record in esoteric asset classes. The team’s mandates includes the gamut of unconventional asset securitisations, including whole business, digital infrastructure, asset-based loans, media royalties, real estate lending, trade receivables and other asset securitisations. Atlanta-based Carolyn Alford co-heads the team with Todd Holleman out of New York, and are often accompanied by Jonathan Arkins, who is retained by clients in various foreign asset-backed securitisations out of his office in Miami. Washington DC-based David Ridenour has advised issuers, underwriters, borrowers and lenders in digital infrastructure securitisations, including cellular towers, fiber and data centers. Jeff Misher is proficient in hybrid-ABD loan asset securitisation facilities. Kathryn Weiss and Martin Eid rejoined the team in 2024, and continue to offer their expertise in esoteric securitisations. New York-based Katy Berger is an up-and-coming name.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is well established in the securitization of unconventional asset classes, such as solar assets, copyrights, trademarks, patents, timeshare loans, alongside conventional assets such as residential and commercial mortgages, whole businesses, and trade receivables. The team is co-headed by a team including Gilbert Liu , a port of call for for esoteric asset securitizations ranging from venture loans to equipment leases. Laurence Pettit has previously been retained by clients for his experience in transactions involving contractor loans, residential and commercial PACE assessments, and collateralised fund obligations. Jamie Kocis is sought after by underwriters and issuers in various securitization facilities involving emerging asset classes, such as commercial PACE, timeshare loans, and solar assets. Daniel Michaelson  has advised clients on ABS involving equipment leases and home improvement loans, while Daniel Michaelson  is well-regarded for his experience in advising borrowers, purchasers, and service providers in transactions involving esoteric asset classes. All lawyers mentioned are in New York.

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP‘s structured credit department has a strong track record in  ABF and CLO related transactions, with capabilities in a wide range of asset classes, particularly whole-business securitizations and intellectual property. The team is headed by its senior partners, which includes New York-based Robert Zochowski Jr., an experienced figure in the field of securitizations, including those involving esoteric assets, such as fiber optic networks, energy projects, music and films. Charles Pesant, also in New York, is sought after by clients for his considerable experience in domestic and cross-border securitization transactions, ranging from commercial vehicles to franchise agreements as asset classes. Anastasia Peterson  is a key source of the team’s expertise in alternative asset securitizations, splitting her time between New York and London, while newly promoted Mikhel Schecter‘s portfolio of asset class securitizations includes mortgage liens, franchise royalties, intellectual property, and offers considerable activity in the diamond and media industries.

Miami-based Jodi Schwimmer heads the securitization offering at Reed Smith LLP , which is characterised by its broad abilities in conventional and unconventional securitizations, and is experienced in complex mandates involving several stakeholders, considerable cross-border and cross-jurisdictional elements, along with advising a broad spectrum of clients, including trustees, issuers, dealers, lenders, and servicers. The team also fields a strong track record in diverse asset securitizations, such as CLOs, CDOs, CMBS, RMBS, and whole-businesses. Trish O’Donnell is a key member of the team for ABS transactions and financings for a wide variety of assets, including diamonds and oil and gas securitizations. Jeffrey Stern has expertise in CLOs and CFOs, including private CLOs. Lawyers are in New York unless otherwise stated.

Clients praise the ‘depth of knowledge, experience and sound advice’ at the structured finance department at Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP, which is strongly active in asset-backed lending, conventional and esoteric securitizations. The team’s portfolio of transactions include syndicated CLOs, securitization and financing through alternative asset classes, which can include home loans, structured settlements, lottery receivables, and others. Craig Stein co-heads the team with Boris Ziser , with the former’s expertise in CLO-related transactions complementing the latter’s strong track record in conventional and esoteric asset classes, including intellectual property, timeshare loans and life settlements. Andrea Mandell is a port of call for tax-related securitzation mandates, while Phillip Azzollini is sought after by issuers and portfolio managers for his experience in CLOs and warehouse financing. Adam Singer  is highlighted for his experience in asset-backed securitizations, ranging from residential mortgage loans and multi-family loans, to home improvements, litigation advancements and recreational vehicles. All lawyers mentioned are in New York.

Clients praise the ‘unrivalled expertise, practical experience and hands-on solutions’ of the New York-based securitization department at White & Case LLP, which is sought by clients for its diverse expertise in whole business and esoteric securitizations, including business franchises, rental car securitizations, and CLOs. The team is notably experienced in both domesitc and cross-border transactions, advising on receivables and structured credit facilities. Gary Kashar heads the practice, and is experienced in advising investors and issuers. David Thatch focuses on esoteric securitizations, whole businesses securitization, and incorporated securitization financings. Elizabeth Devine‘s background in advising issuers and underwriters makes her highly attractive for securitization transactions involving whole-businesses, franchises, rental car securitizations, and other areas.

Alston & Bird LLP‘s securitization team offers ‘exceptional industry knowledge’ and is described by clients as a ‘go to firm for warehouse financing needs and creative solutions’.  The team is proficient in a broad spectrum of securitization asset classes, including residential and commercial loans and mortgages, aircrafts, pharmaceutical royalties, solar loans, SBAs and others. Katrina Llanes co-heads the team with Tara Castillo in Washington DC, and are both highly sought after for this experience in advising underwriters, issuers, loan sellers, and other clients in asset-backed securitizations. Anna French has standout expertise in RMBS while Aimee Cummo is a port of call for SFR finance and securitizations, an area that Century City’s Steve Blevit is also highly proficient in. Lawyers are in New York unless otherwise stated.

Arnold & Porter’s securitization practice is characterised by a strong track record in cross-border and cross-jurisdictional transactions, advising clients on a broad spectrum of asset classes and transaction structures, which includes ABS, CLOs, CMBS, RMBS, and others. Based in Chicago, Daniel Hartnett is a key component of the team for securitizations involving residential and commercial real estate, aviation and other assets, and co-heads the team with New York-based Scott Berson, who is noted for his expertise in receivables transactions involving industrial and consumer products. Lawton Camp and Henry Morriello are both key actors in the team for residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities, Catherine Young Hagerty is a key member of the team for aviation and industrial equipment asset-related securitization.

Eversheds Sutherland‘s securitization team is noted by clients for its expertise in ‘complicated interplay among multiple credit facilities and ABS transactions extant within one family of companies’ and demonstrates a strong track record in a variety of securitization transactions. The team’s deals include CLOs, CMBS, residential and whole business loan deals, SASBs, and others. The team is additionally sought after for its experience in synthetic life insurance products and LIBOR floating rate securitized products. From her office in Washington DC, Lisa Rosen is highly proficient in esoteric securitization transactions, including floating rate loans, and co-heads the team with New York-based John Benson, distinguished by his expertise in commercial real estate structured finance. Atlanta-based Brennan Posner is described by clients as ‘one of the most creative minds in structured finance’ and is often at the forefront of CLOs, ABS and warehouse transactions, while. Thomas Dugan  is a port of call for CMBS, single asset and agency trusts transactions.

Norton Rose Fulbright‘s securitization offering is praised by clients as ‘uniquely skilled and very responsive’, and is experienced at advising underwriters, issuers, warehouse lenders, servicers, investors, and other clients in a variety of securitization transactions. The team’s mandate of expertise includes conventional assets, such as whole businesses, credit warehouse and other residential mortgages, along with unconventional asset classes such as clean energy loans, aircraft leases, trade receivables, pharmaceutical royalties and tax liens. The team is co-headed by New York-based Patrick Dolan and Andrew Coronios, whose breadth of expertise including representing warehouse lenders, issuers, underwriters and investors, along with cross-border securitizations.  In San Francisco,  Eric Tashman is noted as an expert in utility securitizations, an area that New York-based Matt Hughey is also active in.

Ropes & Gray LLP‘s capital markets securitization department leverages experience in advising issuers, invesors and asset-managers in various securitization transactions, especially those with a strong digital infrastructure component, including those involving fiber assets and wireless communication infrastructure. The team’s expertise also extends to whole business, residential and commercial mortgages, and other asset classes. Boston-based Patricia Lynch is the head of securitization, and is broadly experienced in structured finance transactions, including those pertaining to CLOs and stranded cost securitizations. She is accompanied by capital markets co-heads Paul Tropp and Craig Marcus  as department heads. Based in New York, Christopher Poggi and Matthieu Wharmby are retained by clients for his experience in ABS transctions, whole-businesses securitizations, and alternative assets securitizations.

Sidley Austin LLP‘s global finance department has a strong track record in a spectrum of securitization products, including conventional asset-backed and mortgage-backed securitizations, along with collateralized loans, conduit transactions and synthetic securitizations, and other products. The team names Barclays, Goldman Sachs & Co, JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo Bank among its portfolio of clients, and is a frequent operator in overseeing the securitization of primes and subprimes, partnerships of funds, and other transactions, often representing underwriters. The team is headed by its senior partners, including New York-based Jonathan A. Nunes, who is sought after by clients for his experience in representing, issuers, underwriters, investors and loan sellers. In addition, Leslie Plaskon is a key actor in mandates involving cross-border components, and is also based out of New York, while Angela Fontana  co-leads the global finance offering out of Dallas.

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP‘s securitization practice maintains strong capabilities in asset securitization products, such as bank credit card receivables, data center revenue, whole business securitizations, future revenue streams, asset-backed commercial papers, and other sophisticated asset classes, and operate in various transactions that involving data centers, digital infrastructure, and vehicles. New York-based John Schueller heads the practice, and is sought after for his broad securitization expertise, advising underwriters, issuers, acquisition parties, syndicated loa managers and borrowers of securitized facilities. The team’s capacity is bolstered by the Washington DC-based Katherine Draper, who was promoted to partner, and whose portfolio of clients includes various actors in the digital infrastructure and data center sectors, including Vantage Data Centers, DataBank Holdings and TierPoint.

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP is experienced in advising clients on a variety of securitization transactions, with a demonstrable focus on those involving esoteric assets. The team has advised Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, and Citi in securitizations asset classes ranging from commercial and residential real estate receivables, oil and gas sales, music royalties, and triple-net leases, alongside the team’s considerable activity in the CLO market. Frank Nocco heads the team from New York, and acts for issuers, underwriters, investors, and collateral managers for a variety of conventional and esoteric transactions, including whole business securitizations in the oil and gas and diamond sectors. Jason Smith is a port of call for financial companies, credit enhancers, issuers and investors in various securitization transactions involving commercial, student, equipment and solar loans, alongisde diamonds, subscriptions and other esoteric assets. Shawn Kodes and Daniel Nicholas departed the team in 2024.

Winston & Strawn LLP‘s structured finance team is highly active in the structured finance market, advising clients on various transactions involving conventional and esoteric asset classes. The team’s experience encompasses residential mortgages, aircraft and transportation finance, ESG structured finance, CMBS, venture loan securitization, and equipment leasing. The team is particularly involved in residential mortgage and servicing right assets, an area that New York-based Chris Gavin specializes in, and co-heads the team with Pete Morgan, who is sought after by underwriters, insurers, investors, banks, and other clients for his expertise in public and private securitizations and warehouse financings, along with lease arrangements. Chicago-based Michael Mullins is a key member of the team for transactions requiring expertise in CLOs, warehouse financing, private equity, hedge and loan funds. Claudine Chen-Young is noted for her experience in representing underwriters, investors, banks and originators in securitization and mortgage finance involving residential and commercial assets.