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Capital Markets: Securitization: ABS - USA - Nationwide

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Kirkland & Ellis demonstrates notable proficiency advising issuers on high-value securitizations. Specialties include ABS, in particular auto finance, as well as equipment securitizations. The firm also demonstrates expertise in marketplace loans and credit card receivables.

Work Highlights

  • Kirkland & Ellis represented Diversified Energy Company PLC on the closing of a rated asset-backed securitization refinancing involving the private placement of a $610 million ABSVIII note and a redemption of the previously issued ABS III and ABSV notes. 

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Michael Urschel
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Michael Urschel
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Band 1
Michael Urschel is a noted expert in the securitization of assets across a range of industries, from retail and hospitality to telecommunication. He is most recognized for his advice on the whole business market.

Michael is savvy, business-minded, commercial and is the epitome of a group leader.

Kelly Mellecker
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Kelly Mellecker
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Band 4

Kelly Mellecker is well known for her former work as managing director at

Goldman, Sachs & Co. She is noted as bringing both banking and legal expertise to ABS transactions.

Kelly is brilliant, dedicated, extremely thoughtful and has done some really ground-breaking transactions.

Kelly brings great commercial awareness and creativity. She is at the edge of new issuers and deal structures.

Kelly is an experienced and mature banker and lawyer.

Ranked Lawyers at
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USA - Nationwide

Capital Markets: Securitization: ABS

Michael Urschel
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Michael Urschel
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Band 2
Kelly Mellecker
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Kelly Mellecker
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Band 4
Capital Markets: Securitization: Whole Business

Michael Urschel
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Michael Urschel
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Band 1

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