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DLA Piper LLP (US)

Capital Markets: Securitization: CLOs

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DLA Piper LLP (US)

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Capital Markets: Securitization: CLOs - USA - Nationwide

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
DLA Piper LLP (US) boasts notable expertise in CLOs, having assisted with numerous transactions in the market. The firm has a strong team that is well placed to handle new issuances and extensive expertise in deal-related risk retention rules.
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Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper represented Concord on a $1.765 billion music securitization, issuing a series of new five-year, seven-year and ten-year senior notes.

Strengths

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  • DLA is proactive, complete and accessible. The firm is two steps ahead and is always ensuring every disclosure and aspect of the deal is done correctly and completely. The team is always accessible and happy to provide assistance whenever needed.

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  • They are extremely timely and always willing to prioritize our deadlines. The team is fantastic at digesting complex matters and being able to simplify them succulently for investors.

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  • DLA Piper are willing to delve deep into niche concerns to ensure our deals are structured in the best possible way. They have a responsive team who always deliver on our timelines.

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  • DLA consistently demonstrate deep expertise and strategic thinking when navigating intricate legal issues. They are exceptionally knowledgeable and proactive. They provide practical, business-focused solutions rather than just legal advice. The team is highly collaborative and tailors their approach.

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  • DLA Piper's team is commercial, detail-oriented, highly responsive and their work product is very accurate.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Claire Hall
    Claire Hall

    Claire Hall

    Claire Hall has significant experience on esoteric transactions, including matters involving music royalties.

    • Claire is a tremendously commercial and astute securitization lawyer who has been at the forefront of the resurgence of music royalty securitizations.

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    • She has consistently shown top expertise across multiple asset classes and disciplines.

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    • Claire is extremely commercial, collaborative, intelligent and always a pleasure to deal with.

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  • Joo Kim
    Joo Kim

    Joo Kim

    Joo Kim is recognized for her expertise in representing investment banks in significant CMBS transactions. Her experience includes advising on cross-border matters, particularly involving Canada as well as the United States.

    • Joo is extremely knowledgeable, experienced and practical.

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    • Joo is an exceptionally nuanced CMBS lawyer, able to articulate not just the 'what' but also the 'why'.

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    • Joo has strong technical knowledge, relevant transaction experience and is always responsive and accessible.

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    • Joo successfully leveraged her experience in the sector to ensure we received best-in-class service.

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  • Richard Reilly
    Richard Reilly

    Richard Reilly

    Richard Reilly is the global co-chair of DLA Piper's finance practice. He regularly acts for financial institutions and other investors in CLO transactions.

    • Richard brings a rare combination of technical mastery, commercial savvy and client-first mindset that truly sets him apart in the CLO legal market.

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    • Richard is a great lead partner who is always available for advice and questions and is commercial.

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  • Andrew Sroka
    Andrew Sroka

    Andrew Sroka

    Andrew Sroka is noted for his expert handling of securitization transactions especially involving traditional and esoteric assets. Fintech clients frequently seek his experience.

    • Andy is great to work with and very knowledgeable about the ABS space.

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    • Andy is an exceptional partner. He has deep knowledge of the sector and ability to communicate clearly on the transaction.

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  • Carlo Ingato
    Carlo Ingato

    Carlo Ingato

    Carlo Ingato provides excellent support to major investment managers on CLO transactions.

    • Carlo is one of the most efficient and hard-working CLO lawyers I know.

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    • Carlo is fantastic and the quality of his work is always highly accurate.

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