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Christopher DiAngelo

Christopher DiAngelo

USA 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Chris DiAngelo offers clients a comprehensive understanding of wholesale finance, the critical process through which banks and finance companies fund their lending activities and manages the risks of their portfolios. His intimate knowledge of the industry's business, legal and policymaking arenas have allowed him to execute some of its most innovative deals.

For large banks, finance companies and government entities, Chris offers decades of experience in structured finance and securitizations, particularly in the area of mortgage financing. From banks to finance companies to government entities, institutions have turned to Chris to solve complex funding puzzles and manage the risk of holding financial assets.

Chris's depth of knowledge and experience enable him quickly to assess a client's financing goals and advise on the best options. Clients also benefit from his deep contacts throughout the industry and in the government. He is prominent for his work with the Structured Finance Association, and its political action committee, and also for the New York City Bar Association.

Professional Memberships

Association of the Bar of the City of New York; Commercial Real Estate Finance Council; Structured Finance Association

Personal

JD, Columbia Law School; MA, The City University of New York; BA, Williams College

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Capital Markets: Securitization: ABS - USA - Nationwide

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
Christopher DiAngelo is widely regarded as an authority on RMBS and he is highly respected for his ability to advise on market developments.

Capital Markets: Securitization: RMBS - USA - Nationwide

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
Christopher DiAngelo is widely regarded as an authority on RMBS and he is highly respected for his ability to advise on market developments.

Strengths

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  • Christopher's high level of expertise, alongside his calm demeanor, makes him a fantastic transactional attorney.

    Capital Markets: Securitization: ABSChambers Guide to the USA
  • Christopher has a rare combination of technical insight, commercial pragmatism and client service. He sees the full picture, anticipates issues before they arise and ensures the entire team executes with precision and speed.

    Capital Markets: Securitization: ABSChambers Guide to the USA
  • Christopher is an outstanding lawyer with great commercial awareness and is a pleasure to work with.

    Capital Markets: Securitization: ABSChambers Guide to the USA
  • Christopher is and has been one of the lions of securitization for as long as I've been around. His awareness of the smallest developments that could be helpful to your business is unreal, as is his ability to sort out solutions to tricky client structuring issues.

    Capital Markets: Securitization: ABSChambers Guide to the USA
  • He is one of the most creative and thoughtful attorneys we have ever worked with.

    Capital Markets: Securitization: ABSChambers Guide to the USA

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