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Clifford Chance LLP

Capital Markets: Securitisation

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Capital Markets: Securitisation - UK-wide

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What the Team is Known For
Clifford Chance is recognised for its deep and longstanding relationships with well-known international financial institutions. Considered a market leader for securitisation transactions and active on transactions across both traditional and non-traditional asset classes, the team has noted experience handling cross-border securitisations. The firm also offers in-depth national and transnational regulatory expertise and maintains a wide international reach through its network of offices in Europe and around the world.
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Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance advised Vantage Data Centers on a Data Centre ABS arranged by Barclays and Sumitomo Mitsui.

Strengths

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  • The Clifford Chance team have global experience, a global mindset and strong jurisdictional knowledge. They are specialists in financing and securitisation.

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  • Clifford Chance can deal with any structure we throw at them.

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  • The team are always ready to assist, and you get the feeling that you are prioritised.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Kevin Ingram
    Kevin Ingram

    Kevin Ingram

    Kevin Ingram is one of the foremost debt securitisation experts in the market. He regularly assists the most high-profile investment banks with ABS deals, with particular acumen in credit card receivables.

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  • Christopher M Walsh
    Christopher M Walsh

    Christopher M Walsh

    Christopher Walsh is frequently called upon to handle cross-border securitisation and portfolio acquisitions. His practice sees him advising on trade finance securitisations and SME securitisations, as well as on CMBS and RMBS.

    • His experience shines through, and he has a huge amount of knowledge. He is also a very technical lawyer who shows a keen interest in the commercial underpinnings of a transaction.

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    • Christopher is very helpful in flagging high-level, complex issues and talking through complex problems.

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  • Maggie Zhao
    Maggie Zhao

    Maggie Zhao

    Maggie Zhao is capable of undertaking mandates across the securitisation market, with capabilities ranging from traditional ABS to real estate-backed securitisation. Her practice is global in nature, and she routinely advises clients on cross-border deals.

    • Maggie is an astute lawyer who always makes her clients feel prioritised. She is a pleasure to work with.

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  • Emma Matebalavu
    Emma Matebalavu

    Emma Matebalavu

    Emma Matebalavu is widely recommended for her knowledge of mortgage-backed structures, including RMBS and CMBS. She is also able to advise on other deals involving securitisation, including the sale of loan portfolios.
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  • Simeon Radcliff
    Simeon Radcliff

    Simeon Radcliff

    Simeon Radcliff is a partner in the Clifford Chance team who is highly respected for his work on securitisations. He is particularly noted for his expertise in trade receivables transactions.

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  • Adam Craig
    Adam Craig

    Adam Craig

    Adam Craig is an up-and-coming partner is the Clifford Chance team. He has experience advising equity investors and banks through various securitisations, including ABS and RMBS matters.

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  • Simi Arora-Lalani
    Simi Arora-Lalani

    Simi Arora-Lalani

    Simi Arora-Lalani comes recommended for her work on a range of asset classes in the securitisation field. She has experience advising banks as sponsors and arrangers as well as representing corporate clients throughout transactions.

    • Simi is a fantastic lawyer who has established herself in short order as one of the go-to securitisation partners in the market.

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    • Simi has her finger on the pulse of market goings-on and is very knowledgeable.

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  • Soojean Choi
    Soojean Choi

    Soojean Choi

    Soojean Choi is recognised for her experience with a range of securitisation transactions, including in the unsecured consumer loan and credit space.

    • Soojean is the best senior associate you could hope for. She has incredible project management skills.

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