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King & Spalding LLP

Capital Markets: Securitisation: ABS

Global Guide 2026 : USA


King & Spalding LLP

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Capital Markets: Securitisation: ABS - USA

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
King & Spalding LLP is an able securitization practice with experience across a range of traditional asset classes. The firm is also well regarded for the securitization of novel assets, with a growing reputation in the cell towers and data center market.

Work Highlights

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  • King & Spalding LLP represented CyrusOne in connection with two data center term securitizations totalling $1 billion.

Strengths

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  • The team is available at any time and is willing to support us whenever needed.

    Capital Markets: Securitisation: ABS respondentGlobal
  • King & Spalding's team are able to leverage deep industry expertise to help us with our most complex financing needs.

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  • The King & Spalding team has a deep understanding of esoteric ABS structures and documentation.

    Capital Markets: Securitisation: ABS respondentGlobal
  • King & Spalding is one of the best law firms I've ever worked with.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Kathryn Weiss
    Band 2Kathryn Weiss

    Kathryn Weiss

    Kathryn Weiss has an established presence in the securitization market, with an especially strong reputation for her work with whole business assets.
    • Kathryn is distinctively excellent; she is brilliant, thoughtful and dedicated.

      Capital Markets: Securitisation: ABS respondentGlobal
    • Kathryn is a superstar. She looks to get deals done and is super smart.

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  • Band 2Martin Eid
    Band 2Martin Eid

    Martin Eid

    Martin Eid is recognized for his knowledge of transactions backed by whole businesses, with previous experience including companies in the retail and hospitality sectors.
    • Martin is a tremendous partner. He is responsive, knowledgeable and commercial.

      Capital Markets: Securitisation: ABS respondentGlobal
    • Martin is thoughtful and creative and he always gets a good outcome.

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  • Band 4David Ridenour
    Band 4David Ridenour

    David Ridenour

    David Ridenour is particularly renowned for his strengths in digital infrastructure ABS mandates.
    • David has been a great resource for our company and a partner to us on our transactions.

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    • David is a thought leader and trusted counselor.

      Capital Markets: Securitisation: ABS respondentGlobal
    • David is incredibly smart and commercial.

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  • Band 4Jonathan Arkins
    Band 4Jonathan Arkins

    Jonathan Arkins

    Jonathan Arkins is able to advise on a panoply of assets, spanning traditional asset-based securities and more esoteric securities.
    • Jonathan is nimble and thinks outside the box to come up with structural enhancements and solutions.

      Capital Markets: Securitisation: ABS respondentGlobal
    • Jonathan is an absolutely perfect combination of hard work, great service and phenomenal communication skills.

      Capital Markets: Securitisation: ABS respondentGlobal
    • Jonathan is an exceptional lawyer with a deep understanding of complex financial structures.

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