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Capital Markets: Securitization: ABS

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Capital Markets: Securitization: ABS - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP is a highly respected choice for a range of complex securitization transactions across different asset classes. The attorneys are frequently sought out by clients developing new and innovative product types and has notable experience advising on traditional ABS, as well as CLO securitizations. The firm possesses additional experience providing counsel on EU and US risk retention rules.

Work Highlights

  • Weil advised Wheels Fleet Lease Funding 1 LLC in its issuance of $1,000,000,000 in 144A notes backed by a beneficial interest in a revolving pool of vehicle leases and loans.

Strengths

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The lawyers at Weil are extremely analytically thoughtful and detail-oriented in drafting mechanics. They have a very good commercial understanding of transactions and are able to see around corners and raise issues in a deal structure.

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The Weil team are among the pioneers in the esoteric securitization arena. They bring a rare combination of classic securities law expertise with extensive knowledge of the whole range of securitization asset classes.

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Weil, Gotshal & Manges are extremely responsive and efficient. The service is top notch.

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We feel comfortable leaving things in Weil's hands knowing they will bring me the important substantive points. The team is detail-oriented but also able to focus on the bigger picture.

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Weil, Gotshal & Manges has great relationships and expertise abroad in niche sectors.

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Notable Practitioners

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Jason Smith
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Jason Smith
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Band 2
Jason Smith frequently advises on a broad range of ABS deals and he is particularly recommended for his knowledge of auto loans.

He is the most analytically sharp structured finance lawyer I know.

Jason is known as one of the sharpest minds and deepest analytical thinkers in the field.

Jason is engaging, proactive in finding solutions and has always gone the extra step to ensure any deal is commercially attractive for us as his client.

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Frank Nocco
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Frank Nocco
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Frank Nocco has a noteworthy international practice, with expertise that encompasses a variety of asset classes, from traditional ABS to CLOs.
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Jason Smith
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Jason Smith
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Frank Nocco
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Frank Nocco
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Band 3
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