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Derek Poon

Derek Poon

USA 2026

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Derek is a Partner in Linklaters' U.S. Structured Finance Practice. He has extensive experience representing originators, investment banks, warehouse lenders, asset managers and investors across a broad range of products in the structured finance and asset finance markets, including warehouse facilities, securitized products, loan-on-loan facilities, and asset-backed securities offerings.

His experience encompasses a wide array of asset classes, such as credit card receivables, auto loans and leases, trade finance, aviation, renewables, and collateral loan obligations (CLOs). Derek has led on a number of innovative and market-first structured finance transactions in the U.S. and international markets.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Capital Markets: Securitization: ABS - USA - Nationwide

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Derek Poon of Linklaters gains recognition for his securitization practice, which has seen him provide guidance on a broad array of assets, from transport receivables to credit cards.

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  • Derek is a go-to choice for us when new transactions come in due to the quality of his work and advice as well as his responsiveness.

    Capital Markets: Securitization: ABSChambers Guide to the USA

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