King & Spalding LLP advises issuers, underwriters and investors on matters across the securitization market, with particular strength in digital infrastructure securitizations, including data center, fiber and telecommunications. The firm also maintains a strong practice across the ABS and receivables securitization spaces. The ‘unflappable’ Jonathan Arkins, based in Miami, advises on a range of asset types, from the traditional to the esoteric, including data centers, IP license streams, ground lease pools and equipment rental receivables. Jeff Misher is well-versed in ABS and CLO transactions for lenders sponsors and issuers. Working out of Washington DC, David Ridenour expertise covers the gambit of asset-backed securitizations; he is experienced in mortgage servicing rights, tax liens, solar loans, equipment loans, small business loans and SFR securitizations. Arkins, Misher and Ridenour jointly lead the firm’s practice. Within the team, Katy Berger and Nika Silva are noted members of the practice for their work on securitizations and other specialty finance transactions. In April 2023, Michael Urschel and Ryan McNaughton left the firm. Unless stated otherwise, lawyers are in New York.
Testimonials
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- 'Jonathan Arkins has built a team of attorneys that is able to handle everything from the simple to the most complex transactions.'
- 'Jonathan Arkins is one of the best attorneys I've ever had the pleasure of working with. His technical knowledge is second to none. He is unflappable in negotiations and conducts himself with poise and grace.'
Key clients
- Aligned Energy
- Cerberus Capital Management
- Compass Datacenters
- CyrusOne
- Enova International
- Landmark Dividend
- MUFG
- Nuveen
- TIAA
- Sabey Data Centers
- Stack Infrastructure USA, LLC
Work highlights
- Represented Compass Data Centers in connection with the first ever data center ABS backed by collateral located in Israel.
- Represented an affiliate of Blackstone Asset Based Finance Advisors LP and GoodLeap, LLC in connection with the purchase of certain sustainable home improvement loans from GoodLeap.
- Represented MUFG Bank, Ltd. in connection with a Loan and Management Agreement consisting of a $300 million loan asset warehouse facility for GCP Finance 11 L.P. as borrower.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jonathan Arkins, Jeff Misher, David Ridenour