Capital Markets: Securitisation: CLOs
Global Guide 2024 : USA
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+1 212 318 6000Chambers Review
Paul Hastings is an expert outfit in the CLO space with experience advising arrangers and collateral managers. The attorneys possess extensive knowledge of key regulatory requirements and are also skilled in handling cash and synthetic products, as well as assisting with securitization in the context of distressed debt. The group also benefits from a strong international presence, enabling it to handle cross-border transactions.
Work Highlights
- Paul Hastings acted on behalf of Golub as collateral manager in a USD1.24 billion CLO transaction arranged by SMBC Nikko Securities.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Paul Hastings' depth of expertise and tenured track record across the team is a differentiator. Within an increasingly complex and evolving market, Paul Hastings helps us approach and navigate through novel situations with critical thinking and sound judgement."
"The firm is among the most commercial service providers and the team reacts quickly to changing market conditions."
"The team consistently demonstrates deep understanding of complex and sophisticated CLO-related issues."
"Paul Hastings' depth of expertise and tenured track record across the team is a differentiator. Within an increasingly complex and evolving market, Paul Hastings helps us approach and navigate through novel situations with critical thinking and sound judgement."
"The firm is among the most commercial service providers and the team reacts quickly to changing market conditions."
"The team consistently demonstrates deep understanding of complex and sophisticated CLO-related issues."
Notable Practitioners
Nicole Skalla is highly sought after by major financial institutions for her advice on complex CLOs.
"Nicole is one of the most important assets to the CLO industry, often willing to tackle market-wide problems herself and always dedicated to being at the forefront of market developments."
"She has provided excellent level of legal service on CLO transactions."
Eugene Ferrer regularly acts as arrangers' and issuers' counsel in transactions.
"He is commercial and client-focused."
"Eugene is a highly experienced partner who understands the commercial aspects of CLO and warehousing transactions extremely well."
"He is an excellent adviser."
Mary Kathryn Lee has a burgeoning practice assisting financial institutions on CLOs.
"Mary Kathryn has extremely good market knowledge."
Nicholas Robinson is a well-respected midmarket CLO attorney who counts major banks and other financial institutions among his clients.
"Nick stands out with his attention to detail and high level of client service."
"He has excellent market knowledge and a deep understanding of CLOs."
Tracy Feng has shown notable prowess acting for collateral managers and underwriters on transactions involving collateralized loan obligations.
"Tracy consistently provides informed and timely advice on complex transactions."
Ranked Lawyers at
Paul Hastings LLP
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