About

Provided by Katten

Katten's team is cohesive and consolidates in one place the tax, bankruptcy, banking, derivatives and ERISA knowledge.

We are known for our representation of benchmark issuers in several asset classes, including auto finance and residential and commercial mortgage. Our issuer clients are constantly developing new financing techniques to keep pace with evolving investor requirements and new structuring methods, and they rely on us to help them structure their offerings to respond to — and take advantage of — changes in regulation, buy-side preferences, economic climate and other market factors.

While our experience with benchmark issues in the largest asset classes speaks for itself, we are equally proficient in establishing programs for new entrants, often in new asset classes. In these cases, we frequently provide strategies as well as legal advice for assessing risks and guiding the management team through the entire process of launching a new program or product.

Beyond term securitizations, warehouses and other forms of financing arrangements, we have broad experience within the specialty finance industry, including mergers and acquisitions, tax, bankruptcy, licensing, and general corporate matters.

In addition to our national presence in the United States, our practice extends to Europe by way of our London office, allowing us to be current on European market and regulatory developments. 

Chambers Review

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Capital Markets: Securitisation: RMBS - USA

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Katten is a respected team focused on issuer representation and adept at handling mortgage-based securitizations, with a particular emphasis on RMBS, as well as auto loan and lease securitizations, and marketplace lending. The firm is able to offer specialized experience in energy and commodity structured finance deals and offers expertise on the regulatory and the tax-related aspects of transactions.

Work Highlights

Provided by Katten

  • Katten advised Ford Motor Credit Company on all of its US auto loan, auto lease and dealer floorplan securitization programs.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Anna-Liza B Harris
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Anna-Liza B Harris
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Band 1
Anna-Liza Harris is a specialist adviser on the necessary tax requirements of deals.
"Anna-Liza's primary strengths include great attention to detail and she provides understandable explanations on difficult tax matters."
"She has a remarkable ability to explain complex tax issues and make it understandable. She is very plugged into the industry on tax matters."
Christopher DiAngelo
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Christopher DiAngelo
1
Band 1
Christopher DiAngelo is widely regarded as an authority on RMBS and he is highly respected for his ability to advise on market developments.
"Chris brings tremendous knowledge and experience. He identifies and minimizes risk, whilst looking for commercial and efficient solutions."
"Chris is an industry leader."
"He consults on the most complicated matters and always has a practical and thoughtful solution."
Howard Schickler
3
Howard Schickler
3
Band 3
Howard Schickler continues to garner recognition for his knowledge of a broad range of asset classes, including novel and esoteric assets.
"Howard is very strong."
Joseph P Topolski
3
Joseph P Topolski
3
Band 3
Joseph Topolski is a noted practitioner in the ABS market, with experience in areas ranging from marketplace lending to auto loans.
"Joe provides outstanding client service and has decades of industry experience."
"He quickly analyzes issues to provide succinct and wise advice."

Ranked Lawyers at
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Capital Markets: Securitisation: ABS

Christopher DiAngelo
1
Christopher DiAngelo
1
Band 1
Howard Schickler
3
Howard Schickler
3
Band 3
Joseph P Topolski
3
Joseph P Topolski
3
Band 3
Capital Markets: Securitisation: RMBS

Christopher DiAngelo
1
Christopher DiAngelo
1
Band 1
Capital Markets: Securitisation: Tax

Anna-Liza B Harris
1
Anna-Liza B Harris
1
Band 1