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    • Chris Oakley
    • Elizabeth Knox
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Expertise


​What we do​
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*structure and execute securitisations, repackagings, note programmes and other structured finance transactions​

*advise sponsors, originators, rating agencies, trustees and others on legal, regulatory and tax issues

*expert advice and opinions on contentious matters

​*specialised training for, and partner-level secondments to, banks, trust corporations and rating agencies

*specialist support for finance practices in other law firms

​*review counsel

*counterparty counsel


​Examples of our work
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*advising a bank on a $1 bn global tender offer for registered capital notes and preference shares

*advising an international rating agency on a £5 bn whole business securitisation

*advising a hedge fund on the purchase and repackaging of RMBS residuals into listed, secured bearer notes

*advising a UK bank on a £750 mn Bank of England Discount Window Facility and Indexed Long-Term Repo operation

*providing expert advice on, and an expert witness for, CMBS litigation (with a trial outcome that reflected our advice)

*advising an offshore, sovereign-owned, first-time originator on a £300 mn social housing securitisation

*advising on the £1.2 bn recapitalisation of a major airline

 
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  • Expertise
  • Agility
  • Insights
  • People
    • Marke Raines
    • Chris Oakley
    • Elizabeth Knox
    • Practice Manager
    • Bench strength
  • Reviews