Chambers Review
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Capital Markets: Securitisation: CLOs - USA
What the Team is Known For
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is praised for its work on CLOs. The firm is able to draw upon a superlative regulatory team to stay abreast of the most recent legislative developments in the field, with in-depth expertise in risk retention matters and the application of the Volcker Rule. Clients include investment banks, private equity firms and multinational conglomerates.
Strengths
"Cleary are always responsive and get up to speed quickly."
"The Cleary team is talented and capable. They are prepared and diligent."
Work Highlights
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP counseled CVC Credit Partners, as collateral manager, in CLO transactions totaling over $1 billion.
Notable practitioners
Macey Levington is especially highlighted for his ability to advise global banks and alternative investors on CLOs.
Charles Sterling is an up-and-coming counsel in the Washington DC office. He regularly represents underwriters on collateralized loan obligation transactions.
"He is incredibly smart, extremely diligent and always works hard to find the right solution to a problem."