
Capital Markets: Securitization: Trustee Counsel
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Work Highlights
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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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Their practice is distinguished by its deep technical knowledge of securitization structures combined with a highly practical, market-oriented approach.
Capital Markets: Securitization: Trustee Counsel respondentUSAAlston is able to thread the needle across all the complex structuring. They don't try to over complicate processes or get lost in the legalese of the document.
Capital Markets: Securitization: Trustee Counsel respondentUSAAlston & Bird are our first-choice law firm and are among the top law firms in the nation that can handle complex and sophisticated matters. They work quickly and efficiently and strive for excellence. They also have a deep knowledge of the asset classes that we work on together.
Capital Markets: Securitization: Trustee Counsel respondentUSAAlston & Bird is a solution-driven firm, always looking to find the most efficient and commercial approach while ensuring their clients are protected.
Capital Markets: Securitization: Trustee Counsel respondentUSAAlston & Bird are highly engaged in the sector enabling them to have a broad industry view of deals and structures. They are creative and resourceful in working to create flexibility for businesses.
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Notable Practitioners
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Andrea Mandell
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.
Capital Markets: Securitization: Trustee Counsel respondentUSAAndrea is an excellent attorney. She is very responsive and knowledgeable.
Capital Markets: Securitization: Trustee Counsel respondentUSAAndi is a very fine tax lawyer. She is very well versed in the securitization space.
Capital Markets: Securitization: Trustee Counsel respondentUSAAndi 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.
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Bradley Johnson
Bradley Johnson shows notable prowess representing trustees and agents in a variety of securities transactions, most notably CLOs. Brad provides outstanding service and support.
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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 thoughtful and responsive. She is able to effectively build in the requisite guardrails in our transactions. She is a relentless advocate for her clients.
Capital Markets: Securitization: Trustee Counsel respondentUSAAimee 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.
Capital Markets: Securitization: Trustee Counsel respondentUSAAimee is very commercial and communicates clearly and frequently. She knows the market very well.
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Clay Littlefield
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.
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Drew H Peterson
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.
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Katrina Llanes
Katrina Llanes draws praise for her representation of clients through various mortgage servicing rights deals.
Katrina is thoughtful, knowledgeable and easy to work with.
Capital Markets: Securitization: Trustee Counsel respondentUSAKatrina is a strong respected advocate for her clients.
Capital Markets: Securitization: Trustee Counsel respondentUSAKatrina has a great depth of knowledge and experience with MSR lending.
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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 has a wide breadth of industry knowledge.
Capital Markets: Securitization: Trustee Counsel respondentUSALindsey is exceptional. Her main focus is to always ensure that her client is protected.
Capital Markets: Securitization: Trustee Counsel respondentUSALindsey is knowledgeable and always helpful solving problems.
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Patrick Sargent
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
Capital Markets: Securitization: Trustee Counsel respondentUSAPatrick 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.
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Tara Castillo
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.
Capital Markets: Securitization: Trustee Counsel respondentUSATara can pick up anything and run with it. She is a great lawyer who understands both business and legal issues.
Capital Markets: Securitization: Trustee Counsel respondentUSAHer 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.
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Anna French
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.
Capital Markets: Securitization: Trustee Counsel respondentUSAAnna is always amazing to work with. She is so knowledgeable, keeps everything on track and is very competent at managing transactions.
Capital Markets: Securitization: Trustee Counsel respondentUSAAnna 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.
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Kristen Truver
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.
Capital Markets: Securitization: Trustee Counsel respondentUSAKristen is a superstar.
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