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Capital Markets: Securitization: ABS - USA - Nationwide

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins LLP is a highly regarded CLO group that frequently represents asset managers in the full range of sophisticated transactions. The firm is also noted for its expertise in dealing with innovative market products and securitization techniques. The attorneys in the securitization team are adept at handling ABS matters involving the securitization of aircraft, rental car fleets and cell tower assets, among others.

Work Highlights

  • Latham & Watkins LLP represented Caerus Oil & Gas as issuer in the issuance of Class A-1 Notes and Class A-2 Notes, both due 2040, of $565 million fully amortizing asset backed securities.

Strengths

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"The Latham & Watkins partners are very experienced and able to handle all of our needs."

Capital Markets: Securitization: ABS respondent
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"The team is really practical in understanding business needs and market conditions."

Capital Markets: Securitization: ABS respondent
USA

"The firm has a deep bench and a really strong securitization team."

Capital Markets: Securitization: ABS respondent
USA

"Latham has a top securitization practice, coupled with strong industry partners, which results in very strong expertise to support clients."

Capital Markets: Securitization: ABS respondent
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Notable Practitioners

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Jim Fogarty
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Jim Fogarty
2
Band 2
Jim Fogarty's broad practice sees him handle a range of securitization matters, from CLOs to CDOs. He also shows notable expertise in whole business securitizations.
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Kevin Fingeret
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Kevin Fingeret
2
Band 2
Kevin Fingeret is a long-standing market practitioner who attracts ample praise for his handling of transactions involving traditional and esoteric assets.
Kevin Fingeret is a long-standing market practitioner who attracts ample praise for his handling of transactions involving traditional and esoteric assets.
Kevin Fingeret is a long-standing market practitioner who attracts ample praise for his handling of transactions involving traditional and esoteric assets.
Kevin Fingeret is a long-standing market practitioner who attracts ample praise for his handling of transactions involving traditional and esoteric assets.
"Kevin has very strong knowledge, he is an excellent negotiator and client-oriented."
"Kevin
"Kevin has very strong knowledge, he is an excellent negotiator and client-oriented."
"Kevin
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Douglas Burnaford
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Douglas Burnaford
3
Band 3
Douglas Burnaford is a talented securitization practitioner who regularly advises US and international clients on CLOs.
"He is an extremely strong lawyer and always thoughtful."
"Doug is excellent and a pleasure to work with."
"He is knowledgeable and responsive."
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Graeme P. Smyth
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Graeme P. Smyth
3
Band 3
Graeme Smyth excels in ABS, with notable capabilities in transport and music royalty securitizations.
"He is very collaborative and solutions-oriented."
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Matthew R Hays
U
Matthew R Hays
U
Up and Coming
Matthew Hays is a strong up-and-comer, recommended for his expertise on ABS.
"He is very knowledgeable and a great problem solver."
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Capital Markets: Securitization: ABS
Kevin Fingeret
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Kevin Fingeret
2
Band 2
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Graeme P. Smyth
3
Graeme P. Smyth
3
Band 3
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Matthew R Hays
U
Matthew R Hays
U
Up and Coming
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Capital Markets: Securitization: CLOs
Douglas Burnaford
3
Douglas Burnaford
3
Band 3
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Jim Fogarty
4
Jim Fogarty
4
Band 4
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Capital Markets: Securitization: Whole Business
Jim Fogarty
2
Jim Fogarty
2
Band 2
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