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Capital Markets: Securitization: ABS
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Paul, Weiss advised Barclays Capital in a cell tower securitization by Diamond Issuer in connection to their $100 million notes issuance, backed by mortgages on the tower sites.
Strengths
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Paul Weiss have one of the longest-established resumes for esoteric asset securitization in the world. They have a deep bench with senior leadership, coupled with sophisticated knowledge of private equity development and asset management.
Capital Markets: Securitization: ABS respondentUSAPaul Weiss have a culture of high client service. They have lots of experts and one of the broadest subject matter coverages.
Capital Markets: Securitization: ABS respondentUSAPaul Weiss are great partners. They are knowledgeable and highly responsive.
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Notable Practitioners
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Senior Statespeople 
Senior Statespeople 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. Band 1 
Band 1 T Robert Zochowski
Robert Zochowski regularly handles whole business securitizations and he also advises on transactions involving esoteric assets, such as film. Robert is a really strong expert in whole business securitization.
Capital Markets: Securitization: ABS respondentUSARobert has seen it all and drives a lot of creative solutions.
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Band 2 
Band 2 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.
He is a subject matter expert.
Capital Markets: Securitization: ABS respondentUSAWorking with Charles takes any uncertainty out of the equation. He is creative, practical and keeps an eye on the macro deal flow to avoid last minute fire drills.
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Up and Coming 
Up and Coming Mikhel Schecter
Mikhel Schecter is an up-and-coming partner with significant capabilities across whole business securitization as well as other esoteric ABS assets, including a particular expertise in fiber securitizations.
Mikhel is an integral member of a terrific ABS team at Paul, Weiss. She's always learning new asset classes and has an ability to quickly dig deep on substantive issues.
Capital Markets: Securitization: ABS respondentUSAMikhel is a great attorney. She is super detail-oriented, responsive and knows things off the cuff.
Capital Markets: Securitization: ABS respondentUSAMikhel is great. She is dedicated and manages the team to hit tight timelines.
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Ranked Individuals at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP (8)
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Jordan Yarett
Capital Markets: Securitization: ABS
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Capital Markets: Securitization: ABS
View profile Mikhel Schecter
Capital Markets: Securitization: ABS
View profile Jordan Yarett
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View profile T Robert Zochowski
Capital Markets: Securitization: Whole Business
View profile Charles J Pesant
Capital Markets: Securitization: Whole Business
View profile Mikhel Schecter
Capital Markets: Securitization: Whole Business
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