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Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

Capital Markets: Securitisation: RMBS

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Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

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Capital Markets: Securitisation: RMBS - USA

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is a highly regarded outfit with a depth of expertise across the market, including widely regarded capabilities in mortgage servicing advances and credit risk transfer securitizations, and has an excellent reputation for RMBS transactions. The practice is well supported by its tax and bankruptcy departments in offering clients a comprehensive service. The firm boasts an impressive client roster which includes leading investment banks and private equity firms, among others.
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Work Highlights

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  • Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP acted as program counsel to Ginnie Mae in connection the issuance of more than $152 billion of government guaranteed REMIC securities.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers at Hunton are business-minded, generally responsive and reliably proficient.

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  • Hunton is always at the leading edge of innovation and sophistication.

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  • Across the board they as a firm are always willing to work creatively and help us come up with creative solutions for different transactions.

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  • Hunton has superior knowledge of the residential mortgage space, mortgage servicing rights and the legal and business terms.

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  • Working with the Hunton team is a pleasure as they bring first-class analysis and a deep understanding of market dynamics.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Brent A. Lewis
    Brent A. Lewis

    Brent A. Lewis

    Brent Lewis is a talented securitization lawyer, highlighted for his strength in RMBS, and he is especially recommended by sources for his issuer-side counsel.

    • Brent is best-in-class; he is great to work with, proactive, generous with his time and an industry expert.

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    • He is commercial, reasonable and knows the business well.

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    • Brent is truly best-in-class all around. His depth of knowledge and expertise is unmatched.

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  • Cecelia Philipps Horner
    Cecelia Philipps Horner

    Cecelia Philipps Horner

    Cecelia Philipps Horner comes especially recommended for her knowledge of tax in relation to the real estate market.

    • Cecelia understands all the issues relating to tax structure. In tax there is a lot of grey areas requiring judgment calls and she is great at navigating that.

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    • Cecelia is the best in the business on tax matters; she is truly phenomenal.

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    • She is incredibly conscientious and thorough.

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  • Edward L Douma
    Edward L Douma

    Edward L Douma

    Edward Douma is practiced in applying his knowledge of real estate to the securitization of MSRs, including in the context of financial restructurings.

    • Edward is a legend with deep industry and product knowledge which is invaluable to crafting new and innovative solutions for clients.

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    • He is the key person in mortgage servicing rights financing for that work.

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  • Michael Nedzbala
    Michael Nedzbala

    Michael Nedzbala

    Michael Nedzbala has experience in a broad range of securitizations, including particular exposure to the mortgage market.
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  • Thomas Y Hiner
    Thomas Y Hiner

    Thomas Y Hiner

    Thomas Hiner is viewed as a go-to for MSR matters for his experience and relationships with key market insiders. He routinely represents financial institutions in significant MSR securitizations and has notable experience in RMBS transactions.

    • Thomas is great to work with, offers great client service, is a deal-friendly lawyer and always full of ideas.

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  • Amy Williams
    Amy Williams

    Amy Williams

    Amy Williams focuses her securitization practice on mortgage-backed securities transactions, with noted capabilities in RMBS, in which she is often called upon to assist with market developments.

    • She is one of the best lawyers I have worked with in my career.

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    • Amy is good at giving sound advice, is client-friendly and great to work with.

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  • Brit Mohler Dufilho
    Brit Mohler Dufilho

    Brit Mohler Dufilho

    Brit Mohler Dufilho has emerged as an impressive practitioner in the securitization of MSRs, with clients including issuers and lenders.

    • Brit is outstanding. She listens to the client and can explain complex legal issues in plain English.

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    • Brit's depth of knowledge and expertise is unmatched. Her ability to navigate complex issues with such proficiency sets her apart as a leader in her field.

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  • Eric Burner
    Eric Burner

    Eric Burner

    Eric Burner is regularly called upon to advise on residential mortgages, leveraging his knowledge of the market to advise on new securitizations.

    • Eric provides good coverage and expertise.

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    • Eric has always been a top lawyer in our sector; he is commercial and a partner who can be trusted to get the job done.

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    • He is always willing to walk through and spitball things.

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  • Rudene Mercer Haynes
    Rudene Mercer Haynes

    Rudene Mercer Haynes

    Rudene Mercer Haynes has experience acting for government agencies in relation to residential mortgage-backed securitizations.
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  • John Dedyo
    John Dedyo

    John Dedyo

    John Dedyo of Hunton Andrews Kurth is well versed in a broad range of transactions, with his areas of expertise spanning traditional and esoteric assets.

    • I trust John with any type of transaction that comes our way.

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