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Capital Markets: Securitisation: Trustee Counsel

Global Guide 2026 : USA

Alston & Bird LLP

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Capital Markets: Securitisation: Trustee Counsel - USA

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Alston & Bird LLP is a respected securitization practice able to handle traditional asset and mortgage-backed transactions. The firm is a strong choice for the representation of both issuers and underwriters, and is well regarded for its role as trustees' counsel. It also draws on complementary practice strengths in banking and finance to strengthen its securitization offering.

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Work Highlights

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Alston & Bird LLP represented JPMorgan Chase Bank in a public credit card securitization as issuer counsel.

Strengths

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Alston's attorneys are very giving with their time and are always able to meet our clients' needs.
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Alston & Bird have tremendous market knowledge and ability to address any changes.
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Alston & Bird's team have a deep bench, impeccable attention to detail, great client management and a deep knowledge of the law.
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Alston & Bird are incredibly responsive and go above and beyond to not just answer the question but give us context in what that means for us specifically.
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The team's attention to detail, customer service and solutioning is among the best in the industry.
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Notable Practitioners

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William Macurda
William Macurda boasts experience as counsel to the trustees in securitization transactions, regularly handling major asset classes, from traditional ABS to MBS.
William excels in all areas of his work.
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Band 1
Andrea Mandell
Andrea Mandell brings extensive tax capabilities to the practice, supporting clients in securitizations and related fund formation.
Andea is a terrific resource for CLO and securitization tax questions.
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Andrea brings a real level of creativity in her approach to deal work.
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Band 1
Band 1
Bradley Johnson
Bradley Johnson shows notable prowess representing trustees and agents in a variety of securities transactions, most notably CLOs.
Bradley is good at highlighting issues which may come up, which I might be unable to address promptly.
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Bradley is a trusted adviser for our business. He is always available to discuss and propose solutions to solve complex situations.
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He is a superstar.
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Bradley is excellent whenever we have hard negotiations.
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Band 2
Band 2
Katrina Llanes
Katrina Llanes draws praise for her representation of clients through various mortgage servicing rights deals.
Katrina is an excellent lawyer.
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Katrina is a rockstar. She is a great lawyer and easy to work with.
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Katrina is an innovative thinker who understands complex structures.
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Band 3
Band 3
Aimee Cummo
Aimee Cummo acts for high-profile lenders on a broad range of transactions. She demonstrates notable strength in the RMBS space.
Aimee is an excellent lawyer who is commercially reasonable but also does a good job for her clients.
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Aimee does an excellent job overall; she is knowledgeable and quick to respond.
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Band 3
Band 3
Patrick Sargent
Patrick Sargent comes highly recommended for his knowledge of CMBS transactions.
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Band 4
Band 4
Tara Castillo
Tara Castillo is well versed in ABS transactions, with experience that includes advising on consumer receivables.
We would be lost without Tara. She is a fantastic attorney who listens and who acts.
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Tara is amazing to work with. She is available, communicative, and she's able to break down complex issues into simple solutions.
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Up and Coming
Anna French
Anna French is an up-and-coming partner known for her work handling ABS and RMBS matters. She has experience handling both the issuer and the borrower sides.
Anna is excellent all-around.
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Anna is responsive, knowledgeable and provides good advice as we're working through.
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Kristen Truver
Kristen Truver is particularly proficient advising underwriters on various securitization transactions.
Kristen is one of our top choices for legal advice. She is responsive, helpful, detailed and hard-working.
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She's able to distill down complex concepts so that issuers who are not securitizers by nature can understand nuances.
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Lindsey L Deere
Lindsey Deere advises an impressive client base of major financial services companies in various capital markets transactions.
Lindsey provides great experience, leadership and responsiveness.
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