Capital Markets: Securitisation
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
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Linklaters fields a standout practice housing a deep bench of experts that advise on complex capital markets matters. Highly active across all areas of securitisation, the team engages in a large number of bespoke RMBS, CMBS and ABS transactions. Its capabilities also span more esoteric assets and structures, with particular deal experience including whole-business securitisations. The firm is also well placed to work with clients on regulatory issues and can do so on a multi-jurisdictional basis.
Work Highlights
- Linklaters advised the London branch of Citibank, as the sponsor and risk retention holder, in relation to the £2 billion refinancing of its 2021 Jupiter Mortgage No. 1 securitisation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Linklaters provide an excellent breadth of coverage and skill, and demonstrates a collegiate approach supported through its excellent European network."
"Linklaters stay on top of all the details."
"Linklaters has a dedicated team that is extremely committed to turning work around quickly."
"The team can see through to the points that are truly key both legally and commercially."
"Linklaters provide an excellent breadth of coverage and skill, and demonstrates a collegiate approach supported through its excellent European network."
"Linklaters stay on top of all the details."
"Linklaters has a dedicated team that is extremely committed to turning work around quickly."
"The team can see through to the points that are truly key both legally and commercially."
Notable Practitioners
Adam Fogarty regularly deals with loan portfolio sales and ABS. He is also a familiar figure in the RMBS and CMBS markets, both in the structuring of the deals and in large portfolio acquisitions.
"Adam is very commercially aware, solution-focused and a pleasure to work with."
"Adam is a sophisticated leader in capital markets transactions."
"Adam is very personable and knowledgeable, both in terms of legal and commercial aspects."
Andrew Vickery routinely assists banks with complex securitisation advice. He excels across multiple asset classes and demonstrates a familiarity with covered bonds, RMBS and CMBS. Vickery also leads Linklaters' structured finance group.
"He is the person that every client wants because he is smart and commercial."
"Andrew is one of the most impressive lawyers I have worked with - he has unmatched energy levels, unparalleled attention to detail and the most impressive track record."
Alexander Shopov is recognised for his work in RMBS, ABS and ABCP, and is regularly sought out for his expertise in 'difficult to securitise' asset classes.
"Alexander is commercially brilliant with a fierce intellect."
"Alexander is technically very strong and is able to handle difficult opposing counsel views with aplomb."
"Alexander is very personable and knowledgeable."
Lucy Sidey is experienced on a range of securitisation transactions. She has a particular focus on acquisition and financing of non-performing loans and structured real estate financings.
"Lucy is a pragmatic negotiator who instils confidence."
"Lucy is very knowledgeable about the UK mortgage market and provides excellent advice."
"I've been impressed by her knowledge and ability to manage her team to deliver transactions on time."
William Bibby is a managing associate at Linklaters who has a budding reputation for his securitisation work.
"William manages the transaction documentation processes extremely well. He has a lot of potential."
He's shown very good management of transactions and he's very reliable.
Ranked Lawyers at
Linklaters
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