LAWYER PROFILE

Michael Lorraine

UK 2026

Simmons & Simmons LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Capital Markets: Securitisation

UK-wide

3 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Michael is the Head of the firm’s UK Structured Finance and Derivatives Group and co-head of the firm’s cross-border Asset-Backed Finance and Securitisation team. He has extensive experience advising on a wide range of asset-backed structures including public and private securitisation, covered bonds, warehouse facilities, asset-backed lending and specialty finance, receivables financing and portfolio acquisitions. Michael has a particular focus on innovative asset-backed structures and asset classes and regularly acts for originators, funders (including banks and direct lenders), sponsors, arrangers and lead managers.

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Capital Markets: Securitisation - UK-wide

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Michael Lorraine is co-head of Simmons & Simmons' asset-backed and securitisation team and has a practice covering a range of asset classes. With noted deal experience in trade receivables, he is also recognised for his ability to assist with portfolio acquisitions.

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Strengths

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Michael is the 'expert's expert'; he is commercial, direct, a clear communicator and someone who keeps the client's outcomes at the heart of any decision and advice given.
Capital Markets: SecuritisationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession