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Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

Capital Markets: Securitisation: ABS

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Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

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Capital Markets: Securitisation: ABS - USA

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP has a strong track record in a wide variety of transactions, including workouts and restructurings of complex structures and assets. The firm offers specific expertise in securitizations involving esoteric assets, such as lottery awards, patent royalties, billboards and contract rights, among others, and has a richly deserved reputation as a leading firm for whole business securitization.
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Work Highlights

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  • Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP advised Kobalt Music Assets, a portfolio company of ATLAS SP, in its debut $266.5 million ABS music royalty securitization.

Strengths

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  • The Paul Weiss team bring creativity, tenacity and an ability to work through complex issues.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Jordan Yarett
    Jordan Yarett

    Jordan Yarett

    Jordan Yarett is widely credited as having advised on the first whole business securitizations, making him a leading choice for clients seeking advice on this complex structure. He is also a prominent adviser in the securitization of esoteric assets.
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  • T Robert Zochowski
    T Robert Zochowski

    T Robert Zochowski

    Robert Zochowski regularly handles whole business securitizations and he also advises on transactions involving esoteric assets, such as film.

    • He is the deepest mind in securitization around movies or film.

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    • Robert is an industry veteran who is extremely skilled, knowledgeable, creative and thoughtful.

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    • Robert is responsive. Despite how busy he is, he always picks up the phone and calls back promptly.

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  • Charles J Pesant
    Charles J Pesant

    Charles J Pesant

    Charles Pesant boasts experience in various ABS transactions. He is noted as having a strong track record in the handling of esoteric assets.

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Ranked Individuals at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP (6)

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    Charles J Pesant

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