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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Capital Markets: Securitisation: PACE

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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Capital Markets: Securitisation: PACE - USA

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

HSF Kramer houses a bench of highly regarded practitioners who are experts in their fields. The firm stands out for its handling of esoteric transactions and is particularly recommended for the securitization of PACE. The attorneys frequently act for issuers and leading investment banks in transactions.

Herbert Smith Freehills LLP and Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP combined on June 1st to form HSF Kramer.

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Strengths

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  • The firm has a knowledgeable team that provides excellent representation when negotiating lending agreements across a variety of asset sectors.

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  • The team really differentiate themselves in any deal that requires a thoughtful, creative, knowledgeable firm to navigate difficult issues.

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  • The team are the experts in coming up with solutions for bespoke transactions.

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  • They provide consistently high-quality advice and hands-on service.

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  • Their attorneys understand our transactions, clients, and our needs.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Gilbert K.S. Liu
    Gilbert K.S. Liu

    Gilbert K.S. Liu

    Gilbert Liu enjoys a great reputation in the esoteric market and he has a particular aptitude for the securitization of PACE assets.

    • Gilbert is extremely knowledgeable and great at coming up with creative solutions that are commercial.

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    • Gilbert is a pleasure to work with; he is knowledgeable and flexible.

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    • Gilbert is a knowledgeable, experienced and brilliant attorney with excellent client service skills.

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  • Jamie Kocis
    Jamie Kocis

    Jamie Kocis

    Jamie Kocis has a wide-ranging practice, with the ability to help in the securitization of esoteric assets, such as life settlements, and is also well regarded for her knowledge of the clean energy market.

    • Jamie is responsive and knowledgeable about the sector.

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    • Jamie is experienced with deep market knowledge and a business-oriented approach to solving issues and commercial risks.

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    • Jamie is a top-notch lawyer who I have worked with many times over the years, always with great success.

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  • Laurence Pettit
    Laurence Pettit

    Laurence Pettit

    Laurence Pettit's practice incorporates an array of traditional and esoteric assets, and he is highly regarded for his notable strength in PACE transactions.

    • Laurence is one of the best; he is thoughtful, patient, timely, creative with solutions and overall a pleasure to work with.

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    • Laurence is an outstanding lawyer.

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    • He is one of the best I have worked with; he is our go-to lawyer for most things.

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