Capital Markets: Securitization: CMBS
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+1 212 839 5300Chambers Review
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
- Sidley Austin LLP represented Atlas SP, as initial purchasers, in the LEAF Commercial Capital equipment lease securitization.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Sidley has been very impressive in helping structure highly complex transactions and find solutions throughout the deal process."
"The team is very creative on all matters with solutions and structuring. They have a tremendous wealth of experience and knowledge."
"The lawyers at Sidley Austin are incredibly capable and forward-thinking."
"The partners are very thoughtful and meticulous."
"Sidley has been very impressive in helping structure highly complex transactions and find solutions throughout the deal process."
"The team is very creative on all matters with solutions and structuring. They have a tremendous wealth of experience and knowledge."
"The lawyers at Sidley Austin are incredibly capable and forward-thinking."
"The partners are very thoughtful and meticulous."
Notable Practitioners
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.
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.
An established figure in the New York tax market, Robert Kreitman is an asset to clients seeking advice on securitizations.
Steven Kolyer has an outstanding reputation for his securitization experience, particularly for his handling of CRE CLO matters.
T.J. Gordon has capabilities in ABS, with a high profile in the consumer loan market.
Zuza Savoff showcases broad securitization experience, with a particular emphasis on tax aspects of these transactions.
Ranked Lawyers at
Sidley Austin LLP
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