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Clifford Chance LLP

Capital Markets: Securitisation: ABS

Global Guide 2026 : USA

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Clifford Chance LLP

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Capital Markets: Securitisation: ABS - USA

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Clifford Chance LLP is a diverse practice with strength in the CLO space. It also demonstrates extensive knowledge of the mortgage market, with noted expertise in REMICs, RMBS and CMBS. The firm is capable of securitizing other traditional and novel assets and has strength in all aspects of the deal structures, including advising on the tax aspects of deals. Supported by offices in other jurisdictions, Clifford Chance is well positioned to handle a broad range of cross-border transactions.
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Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance US LLP advised Chimera Investment Corporation as sponsor of the $468.1 million residential mortgage-backed securitization by CIM Trust.

Strengths

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  • Clifford Chance's attorney are highly knowledge on the subject matter and have their finger on the pulse of market dynamics from a legal perspective.

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  • Clifford Chance are practical but also unafraid to tell us things that we may not want to hear.

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  • The department is highly knowledgeable and creative and has deep international expertise.

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  • Clifford Chance are creative, knowledgeable and a one-stop-shop for us.

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  • They are our go-to source for advice with respect to our ABS facility.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • James Gouwar
    James Gouwar

    James Gouwar

    James Gouwar focuses his securitization practice on the tax requirements of transactions, with deal experience spanning a broad range of structures such as mortgage-backed securities and CLOs.

    • His solutions are often creative.

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  • Jim Cotins
    Jim Cotins

    Jim Cotins

    Jim Cotins is best known for advising all deal participants on the securitization of commercial real estate assets.
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  • Lee Askenazi
    Lee Askenazi

    Lee Askenazi

    Lee Askenazi has a broad securitization practice in the mortgage market, regularly advising managers, and other deal parties, on RMBS and CMBS transactions.

    • Lee is an excellent lawyer, always on point and he is creative in structuring deals to achieve what we need to get done.

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    • Lee is extremely knowledgeable and provides practical advice that moves your transaction forward.

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    • Lee offers deep knowledge and experience.

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    • He is proactive in giving his advice.

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  • Robert A Villani
    Robert A Villani

    Robert A Villani

    Robert Villani is recognized for his noteworthy securitization practice, which sees him handle CLO transactions for a range of interested parties, and he is particularly active in the representation of asset managers.

    • Robert is one of the top CLO lawyers in the market. He is doggedly loyal and will fight tooth and nail for us.

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    • Robert is a great asset to our CLO business.

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