Addleshaw Goddard
The securitisation practice as Addleshaw Goddard is ' very responsive and have a good grasp of the softer skills'. As well as handling public and private securitisations, structured warehouse finance across a range of established asset classes, the firm continues to advise on tokenisation, digital assets and cryptocurrencies in the context of securitisation, and clients remark that it has 'sophisticated legal advisors in complex financial products, extending to market-leading and innovative crypto/blockchain-based structures, in a firm outside the Magic Circle, which is quite unusual'. Vastly experienced practice head Rachel Kelly is 'a standout advisor in the structured finance space who has carved out experience in the crypto, blockchain and fintech sectors'. Carl Posern, who is qualified in both English and German law, handles securitisations and bespoke transactions for funders and originators. Legal director Kerry Pettigrew 'has the ability to get the job done efficiently'. Emerging partner talent Zoe Connor and Partner Taymour Keen, who joined in 2023 from Weil, Gotshal & Manges (London) LLP to add structured real estate finance expertise, have central roles in the practice.
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‘Sophisticated legal advisors in complex financial products, extending to market-leading and innovative crypto/blockchain-based structures, in a firm outside the Magic Circle, which is quite unusual.’
‘Rachel Kelly is a standout advisor in the structured finance space who has carved out experience in the crypto / blockchain / fintech sectors, advising on market-leading structures. She is supported by one of the leaders in the payment services space.’
‘The firm has made strides since hiring Carl Posern. They are very responsive and have a good grasp of the softer skills. Overall, very pleasant to work with.'
‘Olga Friedmann is very proactive and manages clients excellently, both in delivery and expectation-setting. She gives the impression of being an extension of our legal function and makes herself available at all times.’
'The team provided expert advice.'
'Kerry Pettigrew has the ability to get the job done efficiently.'
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Rachel Kelly