Capital Markets: Securitisation
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 3
Contact number
+44 20 7374 8000Chambers Review
Herbert Smith Freehills fields a respected capital markets group that advises a range of clients on high-value securitisation transactions. The team is strong in a variety of asset classes, ranging from ABS and RMBS to esoteric assets. Its work is broad in nature and includes everything from advising mortgage originators on securitisations to helping new clients enter the market.
Work Highlights
- Herbert Smith Freehills advised Bank of Irelands on the securitisation of owner occupied mortgage loans worth approximately £380 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Herbert Smith Freehills demonstrate a strong technical ability alongside impressive commercial acumen."
"Herbert Smith Freehills is very analytical and detail-oriented."
"Herbert Smith Freehills demonstrate a strong technical ability alongside impressive commercial acumen."
"Herbert Smith Freehills is very analytical and detail-oriented."
Notable Practitioners
Michael Poulton leads Herbert Smith Freehills' international securitisation and structured finance practice. He has a dynamic securitisation practice with deal experience acting for originators, arrangers and managers on RMBS and esoteric transactions. He is often the choice counsel for first-to-market transactions.
"Michael is a very good communicator and he understands the commercial side of things well."
"Michael has a very acute sense of client awareness and channels negotiations accordingly."
Joy Amis has a multifaceted securitisation practice, with experience across a diverse range of asset classes, from trade receivables to real estate-backed transactions. Her transactional capabilities are complemented by her knowledge of developing regulatory requirements.
"Joy is very hands-on and available; she is focused on delivering best outcome for her clients while preserving the relationship on the other side."
"Joy is very strong at handling sophisticated matters and has a great attention to detail."
"She is my go-to lawyer for complicated transactions."