Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton advises investors, asset managers and underwriters in a broad suite of asset-backed securitizations, including on novel structures. The firm particularly focuses on CLO matters and is well-acquainted with compliance and regulatory issues surrounding risk-retention requirements. Michael Mazzuchi, who advises on CBOs, synthetic debt securities and CLOs on a domestic and international level, leads the team alongside Macey Levington, whose practice includes CLOs and securitizations of receivables. Within the team, John McGill advises asset managers and investment banks on a range of CLO matters. Amber Phillips is also noted for her work assisting in MBS transactions and asset-based lending arrangements. Nora McCloskey Sines, as an associate, assists arrangers, lenders and asset managers in transactional, regulatory and enforcement matters. All lawyers are based in Washington DC.

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Key clients

  • Citigroup Global Markets Inc.
  • Santander
  • BMO
  • J.P. Morgan
  • Morgan Stanley
  • PNC
  • Mizuho Securities
  • Blue Owl
  • Goldman Sachs
  • Credit Suisse
  • Nomura
  • Silver Point Capital
  • CVC Capital Partners
  • Bank of America
  • Jefferies
  • StoneX

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Michael Mazzuchi, Macey Levington