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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.

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

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 assets.

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

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

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

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

Jamie is responsive and knowledgeable about the sector.

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

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.

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

Laurence is an outstanding lawyer.

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

Ranked Lawyers at
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USA - Nationwide

Capital Markets: Securitization: ABS

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

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

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