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Capital Markets: Securitisation - UK-wide

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills has 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, including everything from advising mortgage originators on securitisations to helping new clients enter the market.

Work Highlights

  • Herbert Smith Freehills advised Lloyds Bank as the arrangers and joint lead managers on West Bromwich Building Society's £495 million residential mortgage-backed securitisation.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Michael Poulton
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Michael Poulton
2
Band 2

Michael Poulton leads Herbert Smith Freehills' international securitisation and structured finance practice. He has a dynamic securitisation practice with experience acting for originators, arrangers and managers on RMBS and esoteric transactions. He is often the counsel of choice for first-to-market transactions.

Michael is one of the best lawyers I have worked with. When he is handling one of our matters, we can rest assured that our risks will be well managed, and all goals of the project will be achieved.

Michael is fantastic; he is highly knowledgeable and a true partner.

Michael Poulton's service is excellent. He has exceptional knowledge of the securitisation market in general. He is commercial and has always provided us with valuable advice.

Joy Amis
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Joy Amis
3
Band 3

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.

Her expertise, knowledge and commerciality have been instrumental in mitigating execution risk across a number of transactions.

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Capital Markets: Securitisation

Michael Poulton
2
Michael Poulton
2
Band 2
Joy Amis
3
Joy Amis
3
Band 3