Capital Markets: Securitization: ABS
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Our capital markets and public companies team counsels public and private companies, funds, underwriters, and other entities in all types of securities transactions, securities law compliance, and corporate governance. We work with our clients to structure transactions from private placements and initial public offerings (IPOs) to large-cap public company follow-on offerings, as well as the securities law aspects of public and private mergers and acquisitions transactions. Our corporate governance experience includes matters relevant to securities transactions and compliance, as well as shareholder activism defense counseling.
We represent clients in nearly every industry, with a strong focus on the energy, financial services, life sciences, real estate investment trust (REIT), manufacturing, retail, shipping and transportation, software, and technology sectors.
More than 20 of our lawyers are alumni of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Our regulatory experience allows us to counsel clients through ordinary and extraordinary regulatory issues, from routine comments, examinations, and inquiries to novel issues, enforcement actions, and complex requests for regulatory relief.
Chambers Review
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 Toyota Motor Credit Corporation in structuring, negotiating and documenting a public offering of over $1.48 billion in fixed and SOFR floating rate securities. The securities were backed by a pool of prime automobile loan contracts.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Morgan Lewis attorneys are incredibly talented and highly knowledgeable in their fields."
"The team is very capable across a broad spectrum of matters and keeps us aware of industry legal happenings."
"The firm has a very deep team of experienced attorneys."
"Morgan Lewis is a thought leader in the securitization space."
"Morgan Lewis is top-tier in their knowledge of complex issues."
"The Morgan Lewis attorneys are incredibly talented and highly knowledgeable in their fields."
"The team is very capable across a broad spectrum of matters and keeps us aware of industry legal happenings."
"The firm has a very deep team of experienced attorneys."
"Morgan Lewis is a thought leader in the securitization space."
"Morgan Lewis is top-tier in their knowledge of complex issues."
Notable Practitioners
Reed Auerbach's comprehensive ABS practice makes him a strong choice for issuers and underwriters.
"His knowledge of all legal matters is impeccable."
Asa Herald is a highly regarded practitioner in the securitization market, with notable experience advising on new and established residential mortgage-backed transactions.
"He is consistently knowledgeable and his responses are incredibly thoughtful and detailed."
Jeffrey Johnson is sought after by both issuers and underwriters for his knowledge of RMBS.
Clients seek out Sarah Nelson's counsel on the tax aspects of a broad range of securitizations, spanning ABS and MBS.
"She has really strong technical knowledge and keeps us informed of any developments."
Steve Levitan is frequently called upon to offer advice on ABS transactions, including noted strength in consumer loans.
Steven Becker attracts praise for his warehouse lending practice involving pools of residential assets.
"Steven is always up to date on the most recent developments in the market and is solution-oriented to get a transaction completed."
Matthew Joseph comes well recommended for his transactional ABS knowledge, with deal experience in esoteric markets.
Among his strengths in securitization and the related market developments, Paul St. Lawrence attracts particular praise for his knowledge of CLOs.
"Paul has a strong commercial hat and is a helpful ally in bringing transactions to a successful close when legal bumps occur."
"He is efficient and creative in handling complex topics and getting deals closed."
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