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Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

Capital Markets: Securitisation

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Capital Markets: Securitisation - UK-wide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Hogan Lovells remains a key player in securitisation. The team undertakes a broad array of work, with notable expertise in mandates relating to the automotive sector. It maintains strong relationships with key financial institutions and attracts clients from the corporate and public sectors, particularly those that face heavy regulatory scrutiny.

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Work Highlights

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  • Hogan Lovells advised Hometree on a £250 million asset-backed facility for a residential renewable securitisation.

Strengths

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  • The Hogan Lovells team are knowledgeable, experienced and good at finding solutions and a way forward.

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  • Hogan Lovells is active in the market and provides consistent and reliable service. Their partners are engaged throughout the life-cycle of a transaction, ensuring high service standards.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Julian Craughan
    Julian Craughan

    Julian Craughan

    Julian Craughan is the head of capital markets at Hogan Lovells. He is recognised for his consumer asset-focused securitisation work, which includes advising on the securitisation of student loans and residential mortgages. He is particularly active in the auto loan sector and shows considerable talent for deals involving novel structures.

    • Julian has in-depth subject matter expertise and is adept at finding solutions to complete transactions.

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    • Julian is a very capable and responsive adviser to our firm. He has managed his team well over the years and delivers consistently strong service.

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  • Suzanne Bell
    Suzanne Bell

    Suzanne Bell

    Suzanne Bell has developed a noteworthy ABS practice. Her areas of expertise include credit card receivables and auto loans.

    • Suzanne consistently delivers and addresses complex transactions in a structured manner.

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    • Suzanne is a diligent, responsive and pragmatic lawyer who is able to manage and meet client expectations.

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    • Suzanne is competent and diligent, delivering great results within agreed timelines.

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  • David Palmer
    David Palmer

    David Palmer

    David Palmer handles ABS mandates and demonstrates particular interest in automotive securitisations.

    • David is a good communicator who is intelligent and responsive.

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  • Robert Cannon
    Robert Cannon

    Robert Cannon

    Robert Cannon is recognised for advising clients on underwriting catastrophe bonds. He is also an experienced CLO practitioner and regularly counsels on cross-border transactions.

    • Robert is a technically sound securitisation lawyer with incredibly in-depth knowledge of the regulatory frameworks.

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  • Sabah Nawaz
    Sabah Nawaz

    Sabah Nawaz

    Sabah Nawaz has experience advising sponsors and lenders on various securitised facilities.

    • Sabah is an excellent lawyer who is thoughtful and commercial, and a very good negotiator.

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    • Sabah is experienced and one of the hardest-working partners we have worked with.

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  • Aarti Rao
    Aarti Rao

    Aarti Rao

    Aarti Rao is a counsel in the Hogan Lovells team who has particular experience advising asset managers on residential mortgage-backed securitisations.

    • Aarti is a very strong operator in this field. She is solution-driven and takes a commercial approach.

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  • William Bibby
    William Bibby

    William Bibby

    William Bibby is a managing associate at Linklaters who has a budding reputation for his securitisation work.

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