Paul Hastings LLP‘s ’global reach, expertise at all levels, and innovative practices set it apart’, and clients remark that the London securitisation team is ‘highly responsive to client needs, offering practical and business-oriented solutions’. The group has a dominant position in the European CLO market, having played a key role in almost half the deals in the market in 2024, either for managers or arrangers. Beyond CLOs, the firm also has a strong position in asset-backed finance deals for large sponsors, including advice to Apollo on a €1.5bn private securitisation to finance the acquisition of Beequip. Brian Maher, who joined from Weil, Gotshal & Manges (London) LLP in late 2024, led that deal. The firm is also active in equipment lease, SME, CMBS, and RMBS deals. Market veteran Paul Severs, and lead CLO partner Cameron Saylor are leaders in their fields. Up-and-coming partners James Baillie and Victoria Morton are highly regarded for CLOs and RMBS respectively.
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Testimonials
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- 'Simon Nikolov is an excellent associate - he is thorough and diligent and a great communicator.'
- ‘Global reach: with offices in key financial centres worldwide, Paul Hastings offers extensive international and cross-border capabilities. This global presence ensures seamless coordination across different offices, providing clients with consistent and comprehensive legal support. Expertise across levels: the firm is well-staffed at all levels, from junior associates to seasoned partners. This ensures that clients receive expert advice and support tailored to their specific needs. Commercial and responsive: known for its commercial acumen, Paul Hastings is highly responsive to client needs, offering practical and business-oriented solutions.'
Key clients
- Apollo Barclays Beequip Deutsche Bank Haydock Finance Redding Ridge Together Mount Street Mortgage Servicing CVC JP Morgan Goldman Sachs Morgan Stanley Citi Bank of America Barclays Jefferies PGIM
Work highlights
Acted for Apollo and Beequip on the structuring, drafting and implementation of a EUR 1.5 billion ABS financing of Apollo’s acquisition of Beequip from NIBC/Blackstone.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Paul Severs; Cameron Saylor
Other key lawyers
James Baillie; Brian Maher; Victoria Morton; Simon Nikolov