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Baker McKenzie

Capital Markets: Securitisation

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Baker McKenzie's Structured Capital Markets team continues to advise an extremely wide client base including major corporates, banks and other financial institutions, funds, trustees, corporate service providers, servicers, rating agencies and platform providers.

The team has market-leading securitisation capability, specialising in:

  • cross-border trade receivables deals
  • working successfully with first time issuers (especially in the FinTech space)
  • auto-loan and other consumer receivables
  • providing market leading advice to corporate trustees and other service providers as well as high value and complex trust litigation.

Their diverse practice has involved numerous other asset classes including residential mortgages, real estate, SME loans, consumer loans, credit cards and supply chain finance transactions.

The depth and breadth of the Global Securitisation Group means they have extensive multi-jurisdictional capabilities which enables them to advise clients on complex cross-border transactions. This comprehensive spread of work and practical approach sets them apart from other firms in the London market. Simon Porter is head of Baker McKenzie's Structured Capital Markets group. Their market-leading Corporate Trust Practice is comparable to that of any magic circle firm and regularly advises the leading corporate trustees on the most challenging structured finance transactions.

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Capital Markets: Securitisation - UK-wide

Band 4

What the Team is Known For
Baker McKenzie's capital markets team counts financial institutions and multinational corporates within its impressive client base. The team advises on transactions across a range of asset classes, and its strengths include advising corporate trustees and assisting clients with trade receivables securitisations. Notably, the firm is able to draw on its global network of offices to advise clients on cross-border mandates.
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Work Highlights

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  • Baker McKenzie advised Accell Group on an STS trade receivables securitisation.

Strengths

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  • The Baker McKenzie team have detailed knowledge of relevant transaction structures, know how to protect the client's interests and have good networks with banks and other stakeholders.

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  • Baker McKenzie has a pragmatic approach and is solution-oriented. They demonstrate an ability to deliver under tight deadlines.

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  • Baker McKenzie never fails to deliver a seamless service, providing timely, practical advice and incredible support whenever requested.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Jeremy Levy
    Jeremy Levy

    Jeremy Levy

    Jeremy Levy is an adept securitisation lawyer who has experience across a range of asset classes, from auto loans to esoteric assets. His skill set also encompasses real estate securitisation.

    • Jeremy is a great lawyer and a pleasure to work with.

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    • Jeremy is always looking for a way to solve issues and is knowledgeable and detail-oriented.

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  • Sarah Porter
    Sarah Porter

    Sarah Porter

    Sarah Porter's securitisation practice is broad, seeing her advising banks, issuers and trustees across a range of asset classes.

    • We have the utmost confidence in Sarah's advice and knowledge. We appreciate her time and guidance.

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