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Capital Markets: Securitisation: CLOs - USA

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is an experienced team of transactional specialists who are well versed in handling some of the most complex and pressing securitization deals. The attorneys are able to provide significant cross-border support for the full range of asset classes and are particularly well regarded in the market for ABS transactions, especially auto securitizations. The firm also boasts a highly impressive track record in MBS deals.

Work Highlights

  • Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP represented the underwriters on two new automobile lease-backed securitizations of Porsche US based originated leases. 

Strengths

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Morgan Lewis give us the best, brightest, most efficient and creative solutions.

Capital Markets: Securitisation: CLOs respondent
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The team wrote the guides in the securitization space; they have top-level talent in every aspect of deal work and they are problem-solvers.

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Morgan Lewis has many qualified legal professionals that can provide deep insight and solutions to all legal issues that arise in ABS transactions.

Capital Markets: Securitisation: CLOs respondent
Global

The attorneys there really are experts in this field who are top of the field and top-class.

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Morgan Lewis is a high-touch service provider that goes the extra mile to keep the client happy.

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Notable Practitioners

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Asa Herald
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Asa Herald
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Band 1
Asa Herald is a highly regarded practitioner in the securitization market, with notable experience advising on new and established residential mortgage-backed transactions.

He has a client-first mentality and brings a depth of knowledge and creative solutions to the table.

Asa's level of client service and legal thinking is top-tier. He has never come back to us without a path forward, even if the road is not as direct as we had hoped.

Asa is among the best attorneys I've worked with. He is extremely knowledgeable, extremely hard-working, prompt and very aware of what is going on in the industry.

He is best in class and the gold standard.

He is a great leader and makes us feel we are the most important client.

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Jeffrey R Johnson
2
Jeffrey R Johnson
2
Band 2
Jeffrey Johnson is sought after by both issuers and underwriters for his knowledge of RMBS.

Jeffrey's response time is off the charts.

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Sarah A Nelson
2
Sarah A Nelson
2
Band 2
Clients seek out Sarah Nelson's counsel on the tax aspects of a broad range of securitizations, spanning ABS and MBS.

Her knowledge is extremely deep and broad.

Sarah can explain complex tax issues to those that really don't understand tax.

Sarah is a creative thinker and problem-solver. She is always the one that has the solution and spots any issues.

Sarah is responsive and always available to talk.

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Steve Levitan
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Steve Levitan
3
Band 3
Steve Levitan is frequently called upon to offer advice on ABS transactions, including noted strength in consumer loans.

Steve is excellent to work with; he brings so much knowledge and a personal touch to his work with us.

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Steven H. Becker
3
Steven H. Becker
3
Band 3
Steven Becker attracts praise for his warehouse lending practice involving pools of residential assets.

Steven Becker is an outstanding resource.

Steven is a trusted attorney and adviser.

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Matthew P Joseph
4
Matthew P Joseph
4
Band 4
Matthew Joseph comes well recommended for his transactional ABS knowledge, with deal experience in esoteric markets.

Matthew is a go-to attorney when we need outside counsel. He is very conscious of clients needs and he works with you.

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Paul R. St. Lawrence
4
Paul R. St. Lawrence
4
Band 4
Among his strengths in securitization and the related market developments, Paul St. Lawrence attracts particular praise for his knowledge of CLOs.

Paul is a top-notch market practitioner, schooled in both manger-side and arranger-side matters.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Capital Markets: Securitisation: ABS
Steve Levitan
3
Steve Levitan
3
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Matthew P Joseph
4
Matthew P Joseph
4
Band 4
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Capital Markets: Securitisation: CLOs
Paul R. St. Lawrence
4
Paul R. St. Lawrence
4
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Capital Markets: Securitisation: RMBS
Asa Herald
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Asa Herald
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Jeffrey R Johnson
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Jeffrey R Johnson
2
Band 2
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Steven H. Becker
3
Steven H. Becker
3
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Capital Markets: Securitisation: Tax
Sarah A Nelson
2
Sarah A Nelson
2
Band 2
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