Capital Markets: Securitization: RMBS | USA

Dentons represents the full range of players in the market including issuers, underwriters and originators. Attorneys from the firm act on both domestic and cross-border securitization matters, leveraging the firm's significant international standing. The firm demonstrates notable strength in real estate financings, such as RMBS transactions and single-family rentals, with additional expertise in MSRs. It also stands out for its ability to assist with the securitization of traditional and esoteric ABS.

Hunton Andrews Kurth is a highly regarded outfit with a depth of expertise across the market, including widely regarded capabilities in mortgage servicing advances and credit risk transfer securitizations, and has an excellent reputation for RMBS transactions. The practice is well supported by its tax and bankruptcy departments in offering clients a comprehensive service. The firm boasts an impressive client roster which includes leading investment banks and private equity firms, among others.

Mayer Brown has an impressive team with a very deep bench of lawyers advising across a broad range of securitization transactions, including mortgage-backed securities and ABS. Key areas of strength include consumer loans, most notably in the form of credit cards. The firm also possesses relevant regulatory knowledge and draws on its strong cross-border network in multicountry trade receivables securitization. Related expertise in tax makes it a destination firm for all aspects of a deal.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius is an experienced team of transactional specialists who are well versed in handling some of the most complex and pressing securitization deals. The attorneys are able to provide significant cross-border support for the full range of asset classes and are particularly well regarded in the market for ABS transactions, especially auto securitizations. The firm also boasts a highly impressive track record in MBS deals.

Sidley Austin is a highly respected team with a broad securitization offering, in terms of both practice and geography. The practitioners offer substantial experience acting for issuers, underwriters and purchasers, handling transactions involving consumer asset classes, such as online lending, as well as advising on other ABS transactions involving traditional assets, such as automobiles. The practice also regularly assists with mortgage-backed securities, boasting market-leading knowledge of RMBS and single-family rentals. The firm's well-rounded securitizations offering is supported by expert tax attorneys.

Alston & Bird is a respected securitization practice able to handle traditional asset and mortgage-backed transactions. The firm is a strong choice for the representation of both issuers and underwriters, and is well regarded for its role as trustees' counsel. It also draws on complementary practice strengths in banking and finance to strengthen its securitization offering.

Clifford 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.

Katten is a respected team focused on issuer representation and adept at handling mortgage-based securitizations, with a particular emphasis on RMBS, as well as auto loan and lease securitizations, and marketplace lending. The firm is able to offer specialized experience in energy and commodity structured finance deals and offers expertise on the regulatory and the tax-related aspects of transactions.

Orrick, 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.