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Christopher Duerden

Christopher Duerden

USA 2026

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Christopher P. Duerden, a partner in Dechert's global finance practice, focuses his practice on securitization and capital markets transactions. Mr. Duerden leads Dechert’s Structured Credit and CLO team, which has not only been ranked one of the most active in the CLO market since it restarted but also one of the most distinguished in terms of industry awards for best CLO law firm.

Mr. Duerden has extensive experience with collateralized loan obligations, leveraged loan warehouse facilities and a variety of asset backed securities transactions. In particular, he has focused on transactions involving the middle market sector but also has significant experience with securitizations of trade receivables. He represents various underwriters, collateral managers and borrower and lenders in respect of term and revolving warehouse facilities. Mr. Duerden also advises managers and borrowers in a variety of fund financing structures, including NAV facilities, collateralized fund obligations and rated feeders.

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  • I have unfailingly found Christopher to be extremely thorough, commercial, responsive, knowledgeable and clear in his communications and explanations.

    Capital Markets: Securitization: CLOsChambers Guide to the USA
  • His work on CLOs and rated feeders drive the fields forward and I trust him with complex or novel deal structures.

    Capital Markets: Securitization: CLOsChambers Guide to the USA

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