Capital Markets: Securitization: CLOs
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
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+1 212 318 6000Chambers Review
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 BofA Securities, as arranger, on a new issue CLO managed by Benefit Street Partners.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers are up to date on market trends and able to negotiate complex transaction terms."
"Paul Hastings is excellent, accessible and responsive."
"The firm is a thought leader in the CLO space and is highly commercial."
"It is a deep team of experienced members able to handle all of our needs."
"The lawyers are up to date on market trends and able to negotiate complex transaction terms."
"Paul Hastings is excellent, accessible and responsive."
"The firm is a thought leader in the CLO space and is highly commercial."
"It is a deep team of experienced members able to handle all of our needs."
Notable Practitioners
Nicole Skalla is highly sought after by major financial institutions for her advice on complex CLOs.
"Nicole is very knowledgeable and up to date on the regulatory changes."
Eugene Ferrer regularly acts as arrangers' and issuers' counsel in transactions.
Mary Kathryn Lee has a burgeoning practice assisting financial institutions on CLOs.
Nicholas Robinson is a well-respected midmarket CLO attorney who counts major banks and other financial institutions among his clients.
Shawn Kodes has established an excellent securitization practice, noted for his strengths on both ABS and CLO mandates.
"Shawn is brilliant. He is very attentive, thoughtful and responsive."
Matthew Nemeth regularly assists clients with a variety of ABS matters, including those involving oil and gas assets and commercial real estate leases.
Tracy Feng has shown notable prowess acting for collateral managers and underwriters on transactions involving collateralized loan obligations.