Global UK Capital Markets: Securitisation

Clifford Chance is recognised for its deep and longstanding relationships with well-known international financial institutions. Considered a market leader for securitisation transactions and active on transactions across both traditional and non-traditional asset classes, the team has noted experience handling cross-border securitisations. The firm also offers in-depth national and transnational regulatory expertise and maintains a wide international reach through its network of offices in Europe and around the world.

Linklaters fields a standout practice housing a deep bench of experts that advise on complex capital markets matters. Highly active across all areas of securitisation, the team engages in a large number of bespoke RMBS, CMBS and ABS transactions. Its capabilities also span more esoteric assets and structures, with particular deal experience including whole-business securitisations. The firm is also well placed to work with clients on regulatory issues and can do so on a multi-jurisdictional basis.

Hogan Lovells remains a key player for securitisation. The team undertakes a broad array of work with notable expertise in mandates relating to the automotive sector. They maintain strong relationships with key financial institutions and attract clients from the corporate and public sectors, particularly those that face heavy regulatory scrutiny.

The team at Mayer Brown offers specialist advice on securitisations, including CMBS, RMBS and auto loan transactions. They also demonstrate experience in transactions involving esoteric assets and are able to handle first-to-market transactions and complex regulations. The firm's global footprint enables it to advise on cross-border transactions and regulatory developments across European markets.

Paul Hastings has a proven track record advising on sophisticated real estate securitisations. Widely praised for its strength in CMBS transactions, the team is particularly known for its representation of arrangers on cross-border deals and providing specialised guidance on topics such as RMBS transactions and fund-linked products. The London team also enjoys a healthy reputation for its expertise in relation to CLOs and it works with a full range of clients, including corporate groups, investment banks and funds.

Slaughter and May's capital markets practice is capable of advising on securitisations across a range of asset classes. In particular, the team advises corporate groups, financial institutions, governments and related sovereign entities. Its strengths span major asset classes as well as loan portfolio sales and it frequently provides expertise in regulatory compliance and dispute resolution.

Weil Gotshal is recognised for the breadth of its capital markets offering, with the most notable element being its CLO practice. Additional areas of expertise include securitisations of consumer assets, trade receivables, residential and commercial mortgages and esoteric assets. The team's key clients include high-profile issuers, arrangers and managers involved in international transactions.

Baker McKenzie's capital markets team counts financial institutions and multinational corporates within its impressive client base. It advises on transactions across a range of asset classes and the team's strengths include advising corporate trustees and assisting clients with trade receivables securitisations. Notably, the firm is able to draw on its global network of offices to advise clients on cross-border mandates.

Dentons' securitisation practice is notable for its originator and arranger-side experience. The team displays strength across asset classes with capabilities in ABS, real estate-backed loans. and international portfolio sales. The UK practice is ably supported by international offices, making it a strong choice for cross-border mandates.

The team at Morgan Lewis is recognised for its advice on securitisation transactions covering a wide range of asset classes including residential mortgages, trade receivables and commercial loans. The firm draws on its global footprint and standout US practice when advising on cross-border deals. Key clients include financial institutions and private investment firms.

The team at Reed Smith is adept across a range of securitisations, most notably those involving consumer loans, shipping loans and auto lease receivables. The group's clientele is diverse and includes originating companies as well as major financial institutions. International in scope, they can call upon capital markets lawyers around the globe to effectively service multi-jurisdictional mandates.

Sidley Austin has an accomplished capital markets practice with experience across the securitisation market. The team has specific expertise in auto loan assets, the CLO market and ABS facilities, as well as more niche areas such as asset-backed blockchain structures. Clients include financial institutions and asset management firms, which the team regularly supports on transactional and regulatory matters. The group benefits from the firm's international footprint, with capital markets specialists housed in its offices in the USA, Europe and Asia.