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Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

Capital Markets: Securitization: CLOs

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Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

Rankings

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Capital Markets: Securitization: CLOs - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

Band 2


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.

Work Highlights

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  • Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton represented Hewlett-Packard Financial Services Company in the issuance of $900 million in asset-backed notes.

Strengths

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  • Cleary are unique for their expertise in a variety of areas and ability to assist with complex projects. They are super responsive and creative problem-solvers providing commercial solutions.

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  • Cleary has a range of experts and we rely on this breadth of knowledge to provide timely advice on complicated matters.

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  • The Cleary team are phenomenal at keeping everything in order and understanding the business side of complex structures. They are incredibly helpful and do fantastic work.

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  • The lawyers at Cleary are thorough, especially capable at handling bespoke, complex and challenging transactions like esoteric asset or structures.

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  • Cleary are thought leaders in the space. They are lovely to work with, very knowledgeable and responsive.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Macey Levington
    Band 3Macey Levington

    Macey Levington

    Macey Levington is especially highlighted for his ability to advise global banks and alternative investors on CLOs.
    • Macey is very smart and has his pulse on the CLO market.

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    • Macey is very calm and nothing flusters him. He takes time to listen and is a very sharp and technical lawyer.

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  • Band 4Charles "Beau" Sterling
    Band 4Charles "Beau" Sterling

    Charles "Beau" Sterling

    Charles "Beau" Sterling is a partner in the Washington, DC office. He regularly represents underwriters on collateralized loan obligation transactions.

    • My role would be much more difficult if Beau wasn't as good, smart and collegiate as he is.

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    • Beau is available and does great work. He just gets stuff done without requiring oversight.

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    • Beau is so smart and has such a strong organizational and time management skillset, you know you won't get any mistakes.

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Ranked Individuals at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP (2)

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    Charles "Beau" Sterling

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