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Our securitization and structured finance team are innovators in their field, especially in structuring first-of-a-kind transactions involving esoteric asset classes. We offer comprehensive advice to an international client base and are known for our ability to combine technical excellence with strong commercial insight.

Our clients include originators, sponsors, arrangers, senior and mezzanine investors, and other market participants. We provide advice on an extensive range of products and asset classes across all major financial markets. 

We are at the forefront of innovation, having pioneered numerous first-of-their-kind transactions. Our team regularly represents leading investment banks in underwriting esoteric asset-backed securities and providing warehouse loan facilities, guiding clients toward eventual capital markets securitization offerings. We bring a tailored approach to helping clients determine the securitization potential of novel assets, crafting creative and effective solutions for new asset classes  

Our experience includes securitizations of solar assets, commercial and residential property-assessed clean energy (PACE), timeshares, copyrights, trademarks, patents, licensing rights, distribution rights, and airport landing slots. We have also advised on M&A transactions financed through securitization. 

Chambers Review

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Capital Markets: Securitization: ABS - USA - Nationwide

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Band 2

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.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Gilbert K.S. Liu
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Gilbert K.S. Liu
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Band 1

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

He has unparalleled industry knowledge and work ethic.

Gilbert is very good at stepping in at appropriate times and handling the situation when things get complex or heated.

Gilbert is thoughtful and understands the nuances of each counterparty, including those who he does not represent.

Jamie Kocis
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Jamie Kocis
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Band 1
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 extremely knowledgeable and efficient.

Jamie is really good at issue spotting, thinking outside the box and coming up with solutions that work for us.

She is very sharp, a great negotiator and I always felt I could trust her to fight for us.

Laurence Pettit
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Laurence Pettit
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Band 1
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 very efficient.

Laurence is an excellent, talented and technical lawyer.

Daniel Michaelson
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Daniel Michaelson
4
Band 4

Daniel Michaelson is recognized for his securitization expertise in transactions involving esoteric assets. He has notable experience in the clean energy market, including working on numerous matters involving solar assets.

His asset class expertise is expansive and he is one of the most efficient lawyers on the street.

Daniel is a fantastic attorney with high level of subject matter expertise.

Daniel is a great partner in helping us find solutions, as well as fully understanding not only the legal aspect but the business aspect of what we require.

It's always helpful to have legal advisers that are able to be nimble and think through unique solutions and I've been fortunate to work with Daniel who has done exactly that.

Ranked Lawyers at
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USA - Nationwide

Capital Markets: Securitization: ABS

Gilbert K.S. Liu
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Gilbert K.S. Liu
2
Band 2
Jamie Kocis
3
Jamie Kocis
3
Band 3
Daniel Michaelson
4
Daniel Michaelson
4
Band 4
Laurence Pettit
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Laurence Pettit
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Band 4
Capital Markets: Securitization: PACE

Gilbert K.S. Liu
1
Gilbert K.S. Liu
1
Band 1
Jamie Kocis
1
Jamie Kocis
1
Band 1
Laurence Pettit
1
Laurence Pettit
1
Band 1

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