Morgan, Lewis & Bockius UK LLP has a strong four-partner practice in London, led by Theresa Kradjian, who frequently assists investment fund managers and other financial institutions with UK RMBS, covered bonds, US and European ABCPs, credit card deals and more. She recently handled the issuance of £75m in notes under an RMBS deal. Merryn Craske is 'a leading expert in EU and UK securitisation regulation'. Richard Hanson is a key adviser to alternative investment funds and asset managers on structured finance and securitisation, while real estate finance specialist Julian Goodman focuses on CMBS and RMBS. Lisa Cargill departed in late 2023.
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Testimonials
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‘Efficient and highly capable team.’
‘Very strong abilities and knowledge on receivables financing sector. Have broad geographic capabilities, strong knowledge on regulatory matters.’
‘The securitisation team – Merryn Craske, Elif Eke, Oindrila Bhowmik, and Gulmin Cosar – are great to work with and overall very knowledgeable on trade receivables securitisations. Particularly Merryn is a leading expert in EU and UK securitisation regulation.’
‘Great technical knowledge, very responsive.’
‘Merryn Craske, Elif Eke – great technical knowledge, very responsive.’
Key clients
- Avenue Capital
- Banco Santander
- Bank of America/Merrill Lynch
- Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc
- BNP Paribas
- Cerberus Capital Management/Cerberus European Investments/CHL Mortgages
- Cheyne Capital
- Citigroup Global Markets
- Clydesdale Bank/Virgin Money
- EFG International/EFG Private Bank
- J.P. Morgan
- NewDay Cards
- Roundshield Partners
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Practice head
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Theresa Kradjian