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Capital Markets: Securitization: Whole Business

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Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

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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 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.

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  • Paul Weiss have a culture of high client service. They have lots of experts and one of the broadest subject matter coverages.

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  • Paul Weiss are great partners. They are knowledgeable and highly responsive.

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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.

    • Robert is a really strong expert in whole business securitization.

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    • Robert has seen it all and drives a lot of creative solutions.

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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.

    • He is a subject matter expert.

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    • Working 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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  • Mikhel Schecter
    Mikhel Schecter

    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.

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    • Mikhel is a great attorney. She is super detail-oriented, responsive and knows things off the cuff.

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    • Mikhel is great. She is dedicated and manages the team to hit tight timelines.

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