Sidley Austin LLP, Capital Markets: Securitisation

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Chambers Review

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Capital Markets: Securitisation: RMBS - USA

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What the Team is Known For

Sidley Austin 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, as well as advising 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 and single-family rentals. The firm's well-rounded securitizations offering is supported by expert tax attorneys.

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Work Highlights

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Sidley Austin represented Arbor Realty Trust and affiliated entities as sponsor's counsel in the establishment of an aggregate of USD5.2 billion in three CRE CLO securitizations over a six-month period.

Strengths

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"We go to Sidley with complex matters."

Capital Markets: Securitisation: RMBS respondent
Global

"The team handles a high volume of complex issues."

Capital Markets: Securitisation: RMBS respondent
Global

"We go to Sidley with complex matters."

Capital Markets: Securitisation: RMBS respondent
Global

"The team handles a high volume of complex issues."

Capital Markets: Securitisation: RMBS respondent
Global

Notable Practitioners

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Giselle Barth

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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 a bright and thoughtful lawyer."

"She is an amazing attorney, she knows the market, understands the deals and can get the deal done efficiently."

"Giselle is one of the smartest attorneys that I have worked with and is a go-to on complex matters."

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R J Carlson

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R J Carlson is especially highlighted for beingan 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.

"RJ is encyclopedic in his market knowledge and he provides excellent client service."

"He is a spectacular lawyer."

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Robert M Kreitman

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An established figure in the New York tax market, Robert Kreitman is an asset to clients seeking advice on securitizations.

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Steven Kolyer

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Steven Kolyer is a securitization expert who is highly regarded for his ability to advise on CLO transactions, with notable related experience in CRE CLOs.

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