Clifford Chance

Clifford Chance offers clients a broad range of support in the securitizations sector, including with CLO matters. It is especially equipped to handle matters in the real estate space, such as matters concerning RMBS, CMBS and CRE CLOs. The firm is also equipped to assist clients in the growing student loans-backed and vehicle loans-backed securitization markets. Robert Villani, who advises major CLO managers on issuance and investment matters, is also well versed in consumer lending and ABS acquisitions and financings. He leads the practice alongside Lee Askenazi, who has particular expertise in residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities, credit risk transfers, CLOs and CDOs. Gareth Old, qualified in multiple jurisdictions, advises on regulatory matters for securities and capital relief transactions. Rebecca O’Brien, who was promoted to partner in May 2023, specializes in CLOs and private credit matters. Jim Cotins has significant expertise in matters relating to commercial real estate, including CMBS, CRE CLOs, SFR securitizations and net-lease securitizations. All lawyers are in New York.