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Sidley Austin LLP

Capital Markets: Securitisation: RMBS

Global Guide 2026 : USA


Sidley Austin LLP

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Capital Markets: Securitisation: RMBS - USA

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Sidley Austin LLP is a highly respected team with a broad securitization offering, in terms of both practice and geography. The practitioners offer substantial experience acting for issuers, underwriters and purchasers, handling transactions involving consumer asset classes, such as online lending. The firm offers exceptional guidance on other ABS transactions involving traditional assets, such as automobiles. The practice also regularly assists with mortgage-backed securities, boasting market-leading knowledge of RMBS matters and a strong CMBS practice. The firm's well-rounded securitizations offering is supported by expert tax attorneys.

Work Highlights

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  • Sidley Austin LLP Represented the underwriters in connection with securitizations of retail auto loan contracts sponsored by GM Financial in transactions worth more than $6 billion.

Strengths

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  • The team are thoughtful, viewing every facet of the transaction, big or small, through the lens of broader considerations.

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  • We constantly test the team's depth and breadth and they always have the right experts to include on complex issues.

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  • We view Sidley Austin as our go-to legal counsel for complex portfolio acquisitions or financings.

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  • The Sidley Austin lawyers are the smartest in the industry and bring a sharp and thoughtful approach to transactions.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Giselle Barth
    Band 1Giselle Barth

    Giselle Barth

    Giselle Barth is an accomplished attorney who distinguishes herself with her expert real estate practice, standing out for her preeminent knowledge of single-family rentals.
    • Giselle is one of my go-to attorneys for anything a bit more complex on structured product side.

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  • Band 1R J Carlson
    Band 1R J Carlson

    R J Carlson

    R J Carlson is especially highlighted for being an excellent RMBS lawyer. In addition to his mortgage practice, he is also recognized for his ability to advise on the securitization of new asset classes.

  • Band 1Robert M Kreitman
    Band 1Robert M Kreitman

    Robert M Kreitman

    An established figure in the New York tax market, Robert Kreitman is an asset to clients seeking advice on securitizations.
  • Band 3Jonathan A Nunes
    Band 3Jonathan A Nunes

    Jonathan A Nunes

    Jonathan Nunes has experience handling various CMBS securitizations on behalf of large banks.

  • Band 3T.J. Gordon
    Band 3T.J. Gordon

    T.J. Gordon

    T.J. Gordon has capabilities in ABS, with a high profile in the consumer loan market.
    • TJ is a talented securitization lawyer with a solutions-oriented mindset who has helped us work through a wide variety of complex topics to meet our commercial and structural needs.

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    • TJ is very accomplished in his area.

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  • Band 4Christopher Jackson
    Band 4Christopher Jackson

    Christopher Jackson

    Christopher Jackson is admired by underwriters and collateral managers for his ability on CLO transactions.
    • Christopher is my first port of call for any CLO question. I call him for market colour, thoughtful answers and commercial, well-reasoned advice.

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  • Up and ComingLuke Maiman
    Up and ComingLuke Maiman

    Luke Maiman

    Luke Maiman has earned a reputation as a noteworthy CLO associate. He has a flourishing practice, which involves supporting numerous parties in transactions, including lenders and arrangers, and collateral managers.

  • Up and ComingZuza Savoff
    Up and ComingZuza Savoff

    Zuza Savoff

    Zuza Savoff showcases broad securitization experience, with a particular emphasis on tax aspects of these transactions.
    • She is a very talented lawyer.

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