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Latham & Watkins LLP

Capital Markets: Securitisation

Global Guide 2026 : UK


Latham & Watkins LLP

Rankings

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Capital Markets: Securitisation - UK

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins is well equipped to handle a wide variety of cross-border deals owing to its network of international offices. In particular, it houses an accomplished securitisation group that regularly assists an impressive client list, including high-profile financial institutions as well as a notable CLO practice. The team's deals span a wide range of matters, including the securitisation aspects of large corporate transactions. It also continues to demonstrate prowess in transactions and regulatory matters in emerging markets.

Work Highlights

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  • Latham & Watkins advised Barclays as underwriters on the securitisation of data centres for Vantage Data Centres.

Strengths

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  • The team are commercial with their approach and excellent at problem-solving.

    Capital Markets: Securitisation respondentGlobal
  • The team at Latham & Watkins have a lot of relevant experience and deep expertise; they are responsive and a pleasure to work with.

    Capital Markets: Securitisation respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Jeremiah Wagner
    Band 1Jeremiah Wagner

    Jeremiah Wagner

    Jeremiah Wagner has an acclaimed capital markets practice and advises a full range of clients on securitisation mandates. He is consistently recommended for his ability to handle novel assets.
    • Jeremiah goes above and beyond to help get transactions over the line.

      Capital Markets: Securitisation respondentGlobal
    • Jeremiah is a go-to for novel, innovative and ground-breaking matters. He can think outside the box and is always available for things that are important.

      Capital Markets: Securitisation respondentGlobal
  • Band 3Lucy Oddy
    Band 3Lucy Oddy

    Lucy Oddy

    Lucy Oddy maintains an extensive portfolio of bank clients who regularly seek her advice on transactions. She focuses her securitisation practice on real estate assets, with expertise including RMBS and CMBS. She demonstrates particular strength in developing areas of the market, such as structuring deals that are ESG-compliant.

  • Band 4Patrick Leftley
    Band 4Patrick Leftley

    Patrick Leftley

    Patrick Leftley is noted for his securitisation practice. His deal experience includes advising originators and asset managers on transactions.
  • Band 4Sanjev Warna-kula-suriya
    Band 4Sanjev Warna-kula-suriya

    Sanjev Warna-kula-suriya

    Sanjev Warna-kula-suriya has a distinguished securitisation practice, assisting clients with the full range of asset classes.

    • Sanjev is a fantastic partner with great commercial awareness and the ability to manage his team incredibly well.

      Capital Markets: Securitisation respondentGlobal

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