Capital Markets: CLOs
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 1
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A&O Shearman offers top-drawer counsel on the most sophisticated transactions and houses a deep bench of securitisation specialists. The team has partner expertise in all asset classes, including advice on CLOs delivered by some of the world's foremost experts. Its lawyers are adept at handling regulatory and legislative changes, and their impressive client list includes market-leading international financial institutions.
Work Highlights
- A&O Shearman advised Chetwood Financial on the £1.12 billion securtisation of buy-to-let mortgages. The deal involved loans originated by four different lenders that had been acquired by Chetwood.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"A&O Shearman has a deep bench and brings in resource as needed from other parts of the business."
"The team is unfailingly insightful, clever and organised in terms of providing deep analysis across the board."
"A&O Shearman has a deep bench and brings in resource as needed from other parts of the business."
"The team is unfailingly insightful, clever and organised in terms of providing deep analysis across the board."
Notable Practitioners
Franz Ranero is a leading choice for global banks seeking guidance on CLO issuances and deal-related regulatory advice. He is renowned for operating at the forefront of the market.
"Franz is the consummate lawyer. He has excellent client services and market knowledge."
"Franz is a leading lawyer in the CLO space. He offers excellent advice and is very commercial."
Salim Nathoois the global co-head of securitisation at A&O Shearman. He is particularly skilled at helping banks and mortgage originators set up RMBS and covered bonds programmes. His sector expertise makes him a strong choice for clients looking for advice on complex or inaugural issuances.
"Salim is very calm under pressure and his knowledge and experience, as well as his depth of contacts, is second to none."
Sally Onions is the UK co-head of A&O Shearman's global financial markets group. She has longstanding experience in the securitisation market and is recognised for her expert handling of RMBS and covered bond transactions. She is a popular choice for banks and investment managers seeking transactional advice.
"Sally's level of technical skill and wider awareness is top tier."
"Sally provides commercially sensible business advice."
Lucy Oddy maintains an extensive portfolio of bank clients who regularly seek her advice on transactions. She focuses her securitisation practice on real estate assets, with expertise including RMBS and CMBS. She also demonstrates particular strength in developing areas of the market, such as structuring deals that are ESG-compliant.
Iona Misheva assists UK and European clients on a broad range of securitisation matters cutting across various asset classes. She is particularly active in green bond CMBS transactions, the securitisation of mortgage loans and the developing framework of forward flow financing.
Timothy Conduit regularly advises on mandates relating to infrastructure, energy and projects. His broad market experience covers a wide spectrum of matters, from whole business securitisation to the securitisation of ESG assets.
Tom Constance is recognised for his CLO expertise and for his work with well known financial institutions in that space.
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