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Capital Markets: Securitization: Trustee Counsel - USA - Nationwide

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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.

Work Highlights

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

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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William Macurda
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William Macurda
S
Senior Statespeople
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.

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

He is a superstar.

Bradley is good at highlighting issues which may come up, which I might be unable to address promptly.

Bradley is excellent whenever we have hard negotiations.

Bradley is a trusted adviser for our business. He is always available to discuss and propose solutions to solve complex situations.

Katrina Llanes
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Katrina Llanes
2
Band 2

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

Katrina is a rockstar. She is a great lawyer and easy to work with.

Katrina is an innovative thinker who understands complex structures.

Katrina is an excellent lawyer.

Aimee Cummo
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Aimee Cummo
3
Band 3

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.

Aimee does an excellent job overall; she is knowledgeable and quick to respond.

Patrick Sargent
3
Patrick Sargent
3
Band 3
Patrick Sargent comes highly recommended for his knowledge of CMBS transactions.
Tara Castillo
4
Tara Castillo
4
Band 4
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.

Tara is amazing to work with. She is available, communicative, and she's able to break down complex issues into simple solutions.

Anna French
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Anna French
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Up and Coming

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.

Anna is responsive, knowledgeable and provides good advice as we're working through.

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

She's able to distill down complex concepts so that issuers who are not securitizers by nature can understand nuances.

Kristen is one of our top choices for legal advice. She is responsive, helpful, detailed and hard-working.

Lindsey L Deere
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Lindsey L Deere
U
Up and Coming
Lindsey Deere advises an impressive client base of major financial services companies in various capital markets transactions.

Lindsey provides great experience, leadership and responsiveness.

Ranked Lawyers at
Alston & Bird LLP

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USA - Nationwide

Capital Markets: Securitization: ABS

Tara Castillo
4
Tara Castillo
4
Band 4
Anna French
U
Anna French
U
Up and Coming
Kristen Truver
U
Kristen Truver
U
Up and Coming
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
Capital Markets: Securitization: Trustee Counsel

William Macurda
S
William Macurda
S
Senior Statespeople
Bradley Johnson
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Bradley Johnson
1
Band 1
Lindsey L Deere
U
Lindsey L Deere
U
Up and Coming