Capital Markets: Securitisation: RMBS

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.

"Jim has a deep understanding of our business and the markets and delivers practical, risk-based advice."

"He provides critical insights into the current market and related tax implications."

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

"Jim is very responsive and able to explain complicated matters in simple terms."

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

"Lee is an incredible lawyer - he is clever and well versed in all the structures in the market."

"He is an excellent attorney. He is smart, thoughtful, adaptable and client-friendly."

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.

"He is very practical, very responsive and business-minded."