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Cross-disciplinary service and innovative structures

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.

Chambers Review

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Capital Markets: Securitization: Single Family Rental - USA - Nationwide

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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.

Work Highlights

  • 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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Notable Practitioners

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John M Timperio
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John M Timperio
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Band 1
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.

He is the preeminent manager counsel in this space.

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

Kenneth Hackman
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Kenneth Hackman
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Band 1
Kenneth Hackman boasts the ability to act for borrower and lender-side clients on single-family rental loans.
William Cejudo
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William Cejudo
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Band 1
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.

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

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

Christopher Duerden
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Christopher Duerden
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Band 2
Christopher Duerden supports clients with transactions involving midmarket CLOs.

He is detail-oriented and client-focused.

Laura Swihart
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Laura Swihart
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Band 2

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.

Stewart McQueen
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Stewart McQueen
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Band 2

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

Ralph Mazzeo
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Ralph Mazzeo
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Band 3
Ralph Mazzeo has an established RMBS practice where he advises a variety of clients, including originators, sponsors and issuers.

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

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

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

Andrew Pontano
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Andrew Pontano
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Band 4
Andrew Pontano efficiently advises on a variety of ABS transactions and leads the firm's asset finance and securitization group.

Andrew is knowledgeable and great to work with.

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

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

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

Dave is excellent and someone we rely on constantly.

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

Linda Ann Bartosch
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Linda Ann Bartosch
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Up and Coming

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

Linda provides great client service.

Melissa Wollis
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Melissa Wollis
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Up and Coming

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

Ranked Lawyers at
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USA - Nationwide

Capital Markets: Securitization: ABS

Andrew Pontano
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Andrew Pontano
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Band 4
Capital Markets: Securitization: CLOs

John M Timperio
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John M Timperio
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Band 1
Christopher Duerden
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Christopher Duerden
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Band 2
Dave Darr
U
Dave Darr
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Up and Coming
Melissa Wollis
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Melissa Wollis
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Up and Coming
Capital Markets: Securitization: CMBS

Laura Swihart
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Laura Swihart
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Band 3
Capital Markets: Securitization: CRE CLOs

Laura Swihart
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Laura Swihart
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Band 2
Stewart McQueen
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Stewart McQueen
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Band 2
Capital Markets: Securitization: RMBS

Ralph Mazzeo
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Ralph Mazzeo
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Band 3
Capital Markets: Securitization: Single Family Rental

Kenneth Hackman
1
Kenneth Hackman
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Band 1
Linda Ann Bartosch
U
Linda Ann Bartosch
U
Up and Coming
Capital Markets: Securitization: Tax

William Cejudo
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William Cejudo
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Band 1