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Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Capital Markets: Securitization: CLOs

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Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

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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.

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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.
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  • MLB team is intelligent, business-savvy and efficient. We appreciate that they are surgical and intentional when reviewing documents and provide practical advice. They are client-oriented, hard-working and willing to dig in to a completely new asset class.

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  • MLB are proactive and ensure the most seamless possible execution. They are diligent, deeply experienced and informed in highly complex asset based financial transactions.

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  • Morgan Lewis are my go-to for complex, high stakes matters. They stand out for their depth of experience and have a seemingly endless library of precedent and structural knowledge. They consistently deliver pragmatic, solution-oriented advice.

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  • MLB has highly skilled professionals with decades of experience. They can valuably utilize knowledge from advising clients in numerous asset types. They are incredibly responsive and have never missed a deadline.

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  • Morgan Lewis has a deep bench of transaction associates and partners with cross industry experience. They are extremely well-coordinated and able to involve subject matter experts on short notice to address questions or needs. They provide thoughtful advice and a high quality product.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Asa Herald
    Asa Herald

    Asa Herald

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

    • Asa is one of the most knowledgeable attorneys in this industry.

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    • Asa consistently brings calm gravitas to complex, fast-moving and high-pressure situations. He combines self-awareness and deep experience to craft practical advice.

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    • Geordie's securities knowledge has been critical to developing new and successful securitization platforms.

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    • Asa is commercial and thorough.

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    • Geordie makes us feel like we are his only client. His level of attention, thought and creativity in our matters is exceptional.

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  • Sarah A Nelson
    Sarah A Nelson

    Sarah A Nelson

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

    • Sarah is the best tax lawyer out there. She is always available and makes complex material accessible.

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    • Sarah is a top-notch professional and an extremely knowledgeable tax attorney. I'm always confident that we are getting the best advice for our particular circumstance.

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    • Sarah is always ready to jump in on the tax side with thoughtful guidance and support.

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    • Sarah's knowledge of the impacts of the tax code on our financing and securitization matters are second to none.

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  • Jeffrey R Johnson
    Jeffrey R Johnson

    Jeffrey R Johnson

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

    • Jeff is knowledgeable on mortgage securitizations.

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    • Jeffrey is a go-to person for market color on complex issues.

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  • Steve Levitan
    Steve Levitan

    Steve Levitan

    Steve Levitan is frequently called upon to offer advice on ABS transactions, including noted strength in consumer loans.
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  • Steven H. Becker
    Steven H. Becker

    Steven H. Becker

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

    • Steven is my go-to counsel.

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  • Matthew P Joseph
    Matthew P Joseph

    Matthew P Joseph

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

    • Matthew is a great lawyer who is well respected nationally.

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  • Paul R. St. Lawrence
    Paul R. St. Lawrence

    Paul R. St. Lawrence

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

    • Paul has a great ability to navigate regulations and good commercial instincts.

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    • I know I can count on him to provide excellent advice, adhere to deadlines and generate an outstanding work product.

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