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Dechert LLP

Capital Markets: Securitisation: ABS

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Dechert LLP

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Dechert’s securitization team handles large, complex products and structured finance transactions involving a wide variety of asset classes, derivatives and other complex structures.

We represent issuers, underwriters and other ABS participants in structuring both traditional debt obligations and novel securities transactions. 

With full access to Dechert’s resources in securities, tax, real estate, bankruptcy and other areas of corporate law that can affect the creditworthiness and attractiveness of an offering, we provide efficient, cross-disciplinary service, innovative structures and timely completion of our clients’ transactions, regardless of complexity or market conditions.

Dechert has a core team of professionals advising on the law, regulation, and practice of the development and execution of commodities and related derivative and structured transactions, products and vehicles. We have a unique perspective on the business and legal issues of primary importance to all market participants. Dechert regularly represents both buy-side and sell-side clients, including commercial and investment banks, in connection with a broad array of equity and fixed-income derivative transactions.

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Capital Markets: Securitisation: ABS - USA

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Dechert LLP is a respected team renowned for its prowess in handling CLO transactions, particularly those pertaining to the real estate market. The firm possesses additional strength in commercial mortgage-backed securities and asset-backed securities, and is able to provide thought leadership on emerging and evolving regulatory requirements on a cross-border scale, with a particularly strong focus on risk retention matters.
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Work Highlights

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  • Dechert LLP advised Pagaya Technologies Ltd on an agreement to source up to $1 billion in consumer loans to Castlelake, LP.

Strengths

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  • Dechert is our go-to counsel for complex and sophisticated matters.

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  • Dechert is thorough, has great knowledge about our industry and how our debt facilities work.

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  • The team are extremely responsive and are our go-to firm.

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  • Dechert has a deep understanding of the industry.

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  • They offer expertise combined with providing practical legal advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • John M Timperio
    John M Timperio

    John M Timperio

    Co-chair of the firm's global finance practice and real estate practice, John Timperio has earned an impressive reputation in the market for financing new and established CLOs.

    • John is the go-to person in the US CLO market.

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    • He is the preeminent manager counsel in this space.

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  • Kenneth Hackman
    Kenneth Hackman

    Kenneth Hackman

    Kenneth Hackman boasts the ability to act for borrower and lender-side clients on single-family rental loans.
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  • William Cejudo
    William Cejudo

    William Cejudo

    William Cejudo exhibits particular strength in advising clients on developments in the tax market and he comes recommended for his deep expertise in real estate-related transactions.

    • William is a step above in commercial awareness and ease of use.

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    • William is a great tax attorney who can explain complex matters in terms that are easy to understand.

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    • He is a shining star; he is incredibly creative and innovative.

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  • Christopher Duerden
    Christopher Duerden

    Christopher Duerden

    Christopher Duerden supports clients with transactions involving midmarket CLOs.

    • He is detail-oriented and client-focused.

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  • Laura Swihart
    Laura Swihart

    Laura Swihart

    Laura Swihart is the co-chair of the global finance and real estate practice groups. She regularly acts for issuers and underwriters on a broad range of securitization transactions.

    • Laura makes herself available for clients and is always knowledgeable about the deals on which her team is working.

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  • Stewart McQueen
    Stewart McQueen

    Stewart McQueen

    Stewart McQueen is sought after by various interested parties for advice on CRE CLO transactions. His clients range from issuers to collateral managers.

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  • Ralph Mazzeo
    Ralph Mazzeo

    Ralph Mazzeo

    Ralph Mazzeo has an established RMBS practice where he advises a variety of clients, including originators, sponsors and issuers.

    • Ralph is extremely smart and commercial. He is always willing to go above and beyond to get done what you need to get done.

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    • Ralph is an excellent legal adviser on complex securitizations. He appreciates both the opportunities and the risks.

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    • Ralph is a class act. He knows what to get done, when to get it done and how to get it done.

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  • Andrew Pontano
    Andrew Pontano

    Andrew Pontano

    Andrew Pontano efficiently advises on a variety of ABS transactions and leads the firm's asset finance and securitization group.

    • Andrew offers excellent representation and is well versed in Capital Markets transactions.

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    • Andrew is knowledgeable and great to work with.

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    • He has a depth of expertise and a common sense approach to issues.

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  • Lawton Camp
    Lawton Camp

    Lawton Camp

    Lawton Camp serves a client base of domestic and foreign financial institutions on a range of securitization matters. His experience includes advising on auto loans and consumer loans.

    • Lawton is a big-picture lawyer; he thinks through implications for the future and how best to position us.

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  • Dave Darr
    Dave Darr

    Dave Darr

    Dave Darr's comprehension of midmarket CLOs earns him praise from clients and peers alike.

    • Dave is excellent and someone we rely on constantly.

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    • Dave Darr is extremely intelligent, always available and always responsive.

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  • Linda Ann Bartosch
    Linda Ann Bartosch

    Linda Ann Bartosch

    Linda Ann Bartosch is a particularly strong adviser for placement agents in connection with single family rental mandates, as part of her broader real estate finance practice. She operates out of the firm's Philadelphia office.

    • Linda provides great client service.

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    • Linda is exceptionally hard-working and a real asset to us.

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  • Melissa Wollis
    Melissa Wollis

    Melissa Wollis

    Melissa Wollis is an up-and-coming partner in the team. She centers her practice on proficiently advising investment managers on CLO transactions.

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