Baker McKenzie
We only have limited information for this firm. Consider the following firms which have provided more information:
The securitisation practice at Baker McKenzie is 'uniquely on top of matters as they evolve, very reliable and very responsive'. Best known for its work advising trustees on complex and high-value transactions, the firm is also growing its roster of originator clients. Head of the structured banking and finance group Simon Porter also leads the corporate trust practice, which advises corporate trustees on new issuance, variations to existing transactions, consent solicitations and restructuring. He recently assisted HSBC Corporate Trustee with the administration of healthcare group NMC, the issuer of $450m in convertible bonds. Sarah Porter is 'well abreast of all market best practice and is particularly knowledgeable about engaging on trustee-related matters'. Emerging partner talent Jeremy Levy acted for data insights company Kantar in a €140m receivables financing transaction. Global head of banking and finance Matthew Dening and senior associate James Tanner, who 'shows huge levels of commitment to transactions', also have key roles in the practice.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The Baker McKenzie structured finance team provided a very high level of support to our transactions. They were extremely responsive and consistently produced, and turned, documentation inside tight deadlines.’
‘The team is ably led by Sarah Porter with the James Tanner as the lead associate. James showed huge levels of commitment to the transactions and was always available and he and the team were consistently very prompt in turning documents.’
Abbreviated data is displayed for this firm.
Key clients
- BNP Paribas Trust Corporation UK Limited
- Citibank
Abbreviated data is displayed for this firm.
Work highlights
- Acting for Credit Suisse AG and Zürcher Kantonalbank as Joint Arrangers, Joint Lead Managers and Joint Bookrunners in connection with the First Swiss Mobility 2022-1 AG and First Swiss Mobility 2023-1 AG Swiss securitisation transactions.
- Acting for Salary Finance Limited, a leading Fintech, in connection with a warehouse securitisation of its consumer receivables.
Abbreviated data is displayed for this firm.