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Capital Markets: Securitization: CLOs - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

Paul Hastings LLP 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 LLP advised JP Morgan, as arranger, on Elmwood CLO VIII Ltd, a reset CLO managed by Elmwood Asset Management LLC, a matter worth more than $1 billion.

Strengths

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The attorneys are very communicative, have great market insights and are well informed with the advice they give, which gives us a lot of confidence.

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The team are able to quickly respond and work through complex issues and documentation.

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Paul Hastings has a deep bench of strong partners and amazing associates.

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Paul Hastings provides excellent client service and communication.

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The team's guidance is always quick, thorough and reliable.

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Notable Practitioners

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Nicole Skalla
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Nicole Skalla
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Nicole Skalla is highly sought after by major financial institutions for her advice on complex CLOs.

Nicole offers a high level of expertise in the area and really provided us with value-add input.

Nicole is one of the best in the business.

She is the best attorney on the street.

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Eugene Ferrer
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Eugene Ferrer
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Eugene Ferrer regularly acts as arrangers' and issuers' counsel in transactions.

Eugene is super responsive and has great visibility in the market.

Eugene is one of the leaders in providing legal advice to CLO arrangers and we have the highest confidence in his experience and guidance.

Eugene has exceptional legal chops.

He has been able to provide unique solutions when required.

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Mary Kathryn Lee
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Mary Kathryn Lee
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Mary Kathryn Lee has a burgeoning practice assisting financial institutions on CLOs.

She's commercial, knows the market and is good to work with.

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Shawn Kodes
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Shawn Kodes
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Shawn Kodes has established an excellent securitization practice, noted for his strengths on both ABS and CLO mandates.

Shawn is just our go-to guy on everything high profile. He will find solutions and negotiate better deals.

Shawn is always available and works tirelessly to turn things around quickly and accurately.

Shawn is smart, reasonable and knowledgeable.

Shawn is a trusted partner and an excellent lawyer who is not afraid to advocate for his clients.

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Nicholas Robinson
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Nicholas Robinson
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Nicholas Robinson is a well-respected midmarket CLO attorney who counts major banks and other financial institutions among his clients.

He has been a go-to partner for us for middle market CLO transactions.

Nicholas is strong across all metrics and one of our favourite partners to work with.

He is commerial and easy to work with.

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Tracy Feng
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Tracy Feng
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Tracy Feng has shown notable prowess acting for collateral managers and underwriters on transactions involving collateralized loan obligations.

Tracy is very responsive and has done a ton of deals in the marketplace, which is really useful for us.

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Matthew Nemeth
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Matthew Nemeth
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Up and Coming

Matthew Nemeth of Paul Hastings regularly assists clients with a variety of ABS matters, including those involving oil and gas assets and commercial real estate leases.

Matthew is smart, works incredibly hard and is a good problem-solver.

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Nicole Bright
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Nicole Bright
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Up and Coming

Nicole Bright is an up-and-coming partner in the team noted for her CLO manager side work.

Nicole is a highly valued partner who deeply cares about her clients and delivering the best advice and service. She demonstrates superb attention to detail and timeliness.

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Shawn Kodes
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Shawn Kodes
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Matthew Nemeth
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Matthew Nemeth
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Nicole Skalla
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Nicole Skalla
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Eugene Ferrer
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Eugene Ferrer
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Mary Kathryn Lee
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Mary Kathryn Lee
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Nicholas Robinson
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Nicholas Robinson
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Shawn Kodes
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Shawn Kodes
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Tracy Feng
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Tracy Feng
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Nicole Bright
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Nicole Bright
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Up and Coming
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