Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP is experienced in advising clients on a variety of securitization transactions, with a demonstrable focus on those involving esoteric assets. The team has advised Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, and Citi in securitizations asset classes ranging from commercial and residential real estate receivables, oil and gas sales, music royalties, and triple-net leases, alongside the team’s considerable activity in the CLO market. Frank Nocco heads the team from New York, and acts for issuers, underwriters, investors, and collateral managers for a variety of conventional and esoteric transactions, including whole business securitizations in the oil and gas and diamond sectors. Jason Smith is a port of call for financial companies, credit enhancers, issuers and investors in various securitization transactions involving commercial, student, equipment and solar loans, alongisde diamonds, subscriptions and other esoteric assets. Shawn Kodes and Daniel Nicholas departed the team in 2024.
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