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Capital Markets: Securitization: RMBS - USA - Nationwide

2
Band 2

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.

Work Highlights

  • Alston & Bird represented HGV, as issuer counsel, in the issuance of $400 million of three tranches of term notes secured by timeshare loan receivables.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Andrea Mandell
1
Andrea Mandell
1
Band 1
Andrea Mandell brings extensive tax capabilities to the practice, supporting clients in securitizations and related fund formation.

Andi is extremely knowledgeable, responsive and treats us as a partner. She has deep and thorough knowledge of our business and acts as though it is her own. She consistently goes above and beyond to ensure our needs.

Andrea is an excellent attorney. She is very responsive and knowledgeable.

Andi is a very fine tax lawyer. She is very well versed in the securitization space.

Andi is one of the most sophisticated tax practitioners. She has the ability to see around corners with respect to the unexpected tax consequences of deals.

Bradley Johnson
1
Bradley Johnson
1
Band 1
Bradley Johnson shows notable prowess representing trustees and agents in a variety of securities transactions, most notably CLOs.

Brad provides outstanding service and support.

Aimee Cummo
2
Aimee Cummo
2
Band 2

Aimee Cummo acts for high-profile lenders on a broad range of transactions. She demonstrates notable strength in the RMBS space.

Aimee is thoughtful and responsive. She is able to effectively build in the requisite guardrails in our transactions. She is a relentless advocate for her clients.

Aimee always retains her composure no matter what. She protects us really well and has a great way to make people see her angle. She is an all-round phenomenal lawyer.

Aimee is very commercial and communicates clearly and frequently. She knows the market very well.

Clay Littlefield
2
Clay Littlefield
2
Band 2

Clay Littlefield is noted for his expertise in the tax aspects of various securitizations. He has experience advising clients on tax securitizations as well as tax facets of ABS transactions.

Drew H Peterson
2
Drew H Peterson
2
Band 2

Drew Peterson is well regarded for his representation of indenture trustees in securitization matters. He has experience representing his clients in ABS and CMBS transactions.

Katrina Llanes
2
Katrina Llanes
2
Band 2

Katrina Llanes draws praise for her representation of clients through various mortgage servicing rights deals.

Katrina is thoughtful, knowledgeable and easy to work with.

Katrina is a strong respected advocate for her clients.

Katrina has a great depth of knowledge and experience with MSR lending.

Lindsey L Deere
2
Lindsey L Deere
2
Band 2
Lindsey Deere advises an impressive client base of major financial services companies in various capital markets transactions.

Lindsey has a wide breadth of industry knowledge.

Lindsey is exceptional. Her main focus is to always ensure that her client is protected.

Lindsey is knowledgeable and always helpful solving problems.

Patrick Sargent
3
Patrick Sargent
3
Band 3
Patrick Sargent comes highly recommended for his knowledge of CMBS transactions.

Patrick is a terrific partner. He is always willing to hop on a call to explain complicated concepts in a relatable manner

Patrick combines strong technical expertise in CMBS transactions with a practical, commercially-focused approach. He is highly responsive and provides clear and efficient guidance on complex securitization issues.

Tara Castillo
3
Tara Castillo
3
Band 3
Tara Castillo is well versed in ABS transactions, with experience that includes advising on consumer receivables.

Tara is excellent at her job and serves as an amazing sounding board for all of our legal matters in ABS. We trust her expertise and advice.

Tara can pick up anything and run with it. She is a great lawyer who understands both business and legal issues.

Her knowledge of the legal issues and market conditions in my area runs deep, her advice is always practical and actionable and she communicates in plain English.

Anna French
4
Anna French
4
Band 4

Anna French is a partner known for her work handling ABS and RMBS matters. She has experience handling both the issuer and the borrower sides.

Anna is practical, knows the substantive law and we rarely have to wait for an answer.

Anna is always amazing to work with. She is so knowledgeable, keeps everything on track and is very competent at managing transactions.

Anna goes above and beyond for our team, sharing her deep expertise and understanding of our business. She helps us meet critical deadlines and navigate complex situations.

Kristen Truver
U
Kristen Truver
U
Up and Coming
Kristen Truver is particularly proficient advising underwriters on various securitization transactions.

Kristen has been a true partner. She has gone above and beyond many times and has provided strategic advice in a timely manner that has allowed us to seamlessly weather multiple issues without missing a beat.

Kristen is a superstar.

Ranked Lawyers at
Alston & Bird LLP

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USA - Nationwide

Capital Markets: Securitization: ABS

Tara Castillo
3
Tara Castillo
3
Band 3
Anna French
4
Anna French
4
Band 4
Capital Markets: Securitization: CMBS

Patrick Sargent
3
Patrick Sargent
3
Band 3
Capital Markets: Securitization: MSR

Katrina Llanes
2
Katrina Llanes
2
Band 2
Capital Markets: Securitization: RMBS

Aimee Cummo
3
Aimee Cummo
3
Band 3
Kristen Truver
U
Kristen Truver
U
Up and Coming
Capital Markets: Securitization: Single Family Rental

Aimee Cummo
2
Aimee Cummo
2
Band 2
Capital Markets: Securitization: Tax

Andrea Mandell
1
Andrea Mandell
1
Band 1
Clay Littlefield
2
Clay Littlefield
2
Band 2
Capital Markets: Securitization: Trustee Counsel

Bradley Johnson
1
Bradley Johnson
1
Band 1
Drew H Peterson
2
Drew H Peterson
2
Band 2
Lindsey L Deere
2
Lindsey L Deere
2
Band 2