Ranking tables
Capital Markets: Securitization: CMBS | USA
USA - Nationwide
Rankings overview for Departments
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- Eric M. Reilly Mayer Brown LLP2 Years Ranked
- Gregory Prindle Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP3 Years Ranked
- Lee Askenazi Clifford Chance US LLP7 Years Ranked
- Lisa Pauquette Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP1 Years Ranked
- Patrick Sargent Alston & Bird LLP2 Years Ranked
- Stephen B. Esko Katten3 Years Ranked
All Departments profiles
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1 Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLPCapital Markets: Securitization: CMBS2023 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedCadwalader, Wickersham & Taft is an industry leader in CMBS and CLOs, including standout capabilities in CRE CLOs. The firm has an exceptionally large team of securitization lawyers based across the USA that are able to respond to the most complex transactional issues, as well as provide counsel on risk retention regulations. Clients include issuers, underwriters and investors, among others.1 Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLPCapital Markets: Securitization: CMBS2023 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedOrrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe boasts comprehensive strength in commercial mortgage-backed securities, complemented by more specialized expertise in asset-backed securities, such as aircraft engine lease and credit card receivables, as well as more esoteric assets. Orrick is also a leading firm for the securitization of PACE assets, with attorneys regularly advising clients on regulatory issues, including Dodd-Frank-related risk retention.
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2 Clifford Chance US LLPCapital Markets: Securitization: CMBS2023 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedClifford Chance is a diverse practice with strength in the CLO space. It also demonstrates extensive knowledge of the mortgage market, with noted expertise in REMICs, RMBS and CMBS. The firm is capable of securitizing other traditional and novel assets and has strength in all aspects of the deal structures, including advising on the tax aspects of deals. Supported by offices in other jurisdictions, Clifford Chance is well positioned to handle a broad range of cross-border transactions.2 Dechert LLPCapital Markets: Securitization: CMBS2023 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedDechert is a respected team renowned for its prowess in handling CLO transactions, particularly those pertaining to the real estate market. The firm possesses additional strength in commercial mortgage-backed securities and asset-backed securities, and is able to provide thought leadership on emerging and evolving regulatory requirements on a cross-border scale, with a particularly strong focus on risk retention matters.