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Capital Markets: Securitization: RMBS - USA - Nationwide

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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

  • Katten represented Accelerate, as issuer’s counsel, in its first and second securitization of leases totaling $225 million related to solar and wind farms, EV charging stations, grid battery storage systems, fiber switch centers and telecom and data centers.

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 is insightful and thoughtful.

Anna-Liza is the best tax attorney in the business. She is always helpful in determining a commercial solution.

Anna-Liza is an unparalleled authority in the field and able to explain the most obtuse concepts to otherwise tax-blind investors.

Anna-Liza is the best tax lawyer. She expertly understands and addresses clients' needs with precision and care.

Anna-Liza is proactive and helpful in assessing tax risk and coming up with structural solutions to mitigate it.

Christopher DiAngelo
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Christopher DiAngelo
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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.

Christopher is an outstanding lawyer with great commercial awareness and is a pleasure to work with.

Christopher has a rare combination of technical insight, commercial pragmatism and client service. He sees the full picture, anticipates issues before they arise and ensures the entire team executes with precision and speed.

He is one of the most creative and thoughtful attorneys we have ever worked with.

Christopher is and has been one of the lions of securitization for as long as I've been around. His awareness of the smallest developments that could be helpful to your business is unreal, as is his ability to sort out solutions to tricky client structuring issues.

Christopher's high level of expertise, alongside his calm demeanor, makes him a fantastic transactional attorney.

David Matthews
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David Matthews
3
Band 3

David Matthews is noted for his representation of Government Sponsored Enterprises such as Fannie Mae in RMBS securitization deals.

David stands out for his exceptional technical expertise in securitization and his ability to translate complex legal requirements into practical, business-oriented solutions. His responsiveness, deep understanding of structured finance and proactive approach to regulatory developments distinguishes him.

Dave brings an understanding of the interplay of the parties in complex transactions. Aside from his excellent legal advice, he is thoughtful and collaborative.

David is one of my go-to counsel. He is consistently responsive and helpful and can really pull apart and analyze complex agreements.

Dave is a highly respected and trusted counsel. His deep knowledge of our transactions and our company are valued.

David is very smart and attuned to our transactions and business.

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 an experienced attorney who is very responsive, diligent and able to find creative solutions for any legal or structural complexity that arises.

Howard is extremely commercial and has a knack for being able to come up with practical solutions to mitigate risk in order to get a deal done.

Joseph P Topolski
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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.

For auto work, you really can't find a more experienced or knowledgeable lawyer than Joseph.

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Joshua Yablonski
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Band 3

Joshua Yablonski is recognized for his ability to advise the issuer, underwriter or loan seller counsel on commercial mortgage-backed securities.

Joshua is a great attorney and consistently delivers the highest level of client service.

Joshua is knowledgeable, caring, responsive and also one of the hardest working people I know.

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Stephen B. Esko
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Band 3

Stephen Esko is regarded as a prominent choice for government-sponsored enterprises such as Fannie Mae on RMBS transactions.

Stephen has a wealth of knowledge and is always willing to have conversations about hard topics.

Stephen has exceptional attention to detail and mastery of complex securitization structures. His ability to anticipate potential issues, provide clear and practical guidance and maintain a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach sets him apart from peers.

Steve knows our business intimately. He's consistently been a fantastic adviser and trusted counsel.

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John Keiserman
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Band 4

John Keiserman is an experienced partner in Katten's New York office who is acknowledged for his abilities representing issuers, lenders and underwriters in an array of ABS transactions, with a particular niche in the auto industry.

John has a calm demeanor that makes challenges seem easily surmountable. He takes complex situations and breaks them down into easy-to-understand concepts.

John possess deep expertise, communicates complex concepts with clarity and demonstrates strong commercial acumen.

John runs a great practice and is always keeping us apprised of new topics and new ideas.

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Karen Anzalone
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Up and Coming

Karen Anzalone is a rising star earning recognition for her representation of major financial institutions in CMBS deals.

Karen provides exceptionally high levels of client care, is readily available and provides sophisticated solutions to complex challenges across our transactions.

Karen is always ready to jump head first into a deal. Her energy and passion is refreshing. She is valued for her ability to guide clients through complex transactions with clarity and efficiency.

Ranked Lawyers at
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USA - Nationwide

Capital Markets: Securitization: ABS

Christopher DiAngelo
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Christopher DiAngelo
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Band 1
Howard Schickler
3
Howard Schickler
3
Band 3
Joseph P Topolski
3
Joseph P Topolski
3
Band 3
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John Keiserman
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Band 4
Capital Markets: Securitization: CMBS

3
Joshua Yablonski
3
Band 3
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Karen Anzalone
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Up and Coming
Capital Markets: Securitization: RMBS

Christopher DiAngelo
1
Christopher DiAngelo
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Band 1
David Matthews
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David Matthews
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Band 3
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Stephen B. Esko
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Band 3
Capital Markets: Securitization: Tax

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