Capital Markets: Securitisation: CRE CLOs | Global

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.

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.

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.