USA Guide 2026 : USA - Nationwide
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Provided by Winston Taylor LLP
Winston Taylor’s Securitization Practice is comprised of nearly 30 attorneys in our New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and London offices—placing Winston among the leading law firms in the country in structured finance. As the market for structured finance has evolved to focus increasingly on esoteric assets, Winston’s role in the industry has grown correspondingly due to our leadership in a variety of key non-commoditized asset classes. Our securitization team has been privileged to craft and document many first-time and first-of-kind structured finance transactions across a wide range of esoteric asset classes. We are recognized market leaders in many of the critical newer sectors of the securitization and structured finance industry, including residential mortgage and servicing rights asset securitizations, marketplace lending/fintech, energy structured finance (PACE, solar, wind, shale oil/gas), aircraft and transportation finance, CLOs, warehouse finance, CMBS, equipment leasing, venture loan finance and securitization, and life settlements.
Provided by Chambers
Winston Taylor is a recognized securitization practice able to handle a range of structures, with particular expertise in CLOs and mortgage-backed securitizations. It is well respected for its strong issuer representation and is also able to advise underwriters in complex transactions, as well as showcasing strong PACE experience.
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Winston Taylor represented Monroe Capital, as lender, in connection with a new $1.1 billion structured financing vehicle.
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Winston has taken the time to know us, understand our risk profile and provide impeccable advice regarding issues that arise. Their breadth is fantastic.
The team's level of expertise in various commercial and consumer asset classes along with knowledge of many complex securitization structures allowed for ease and efficiency of execution. The deep bench of partners and associates are extremely responsive and attentive to our needs.
Winston has a deep bench of attorneys with wide breadth of expertise and knowledge of industry trends.
Winston handles a number of complicated structures with great efficiency and knowledge. The team are incredibly organized working under very compressed timelines. They provide very timely and accurate market information.
Winston Taylor has deep knowledge of ABS and technical knowledge of our existing vehicles.
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Sean Kelly receives praise for his deft handling of esoteric transactions. He has particular experience handling PACE securitizations.
Chris Gavin has experience handling both sides of RMBS securitizations. His recent experience includes work in the growing fix-and-flip mortgage loan space.
Chris is a creative, sharp and intelligent lawyer. He has a wealth of experience and presents very well to clients.
Chris is a really trusted partner and adviser.
Chris is an incredible lawyer with a fundamental understanding of client needs.
Claudine is an excellent attorney who understands our business deeply. She is super responsive, proactive and highly sophisticated.
Michael is exceptional to work with and provides great market insight. We often go to him with complex questions or deals and he handles those with a fantastic level of care.
Michael is very well known in the industry, has great credentials and knows the ins and outs of the products he works on.
Capital Markets: Securitization: CLOs
Capital Markets: Securitization: PACE
Capital Markets: Securitization: RMBS
Capital Markets: Securitization: RMBS
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Chris Gavin
Head of Department
Peter Morgan
Head of Department
Michael Mullins
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