Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP advises leading investment firms and banks, as well as other financial institutions, on the issuance and financing of traditional and esoteric asset-backed securitizations. When it comes to esoteric ABS matters, the firm is well-versed in pharmaceutical and music royalties, diamond sales receivables and oil & gas sales. The firm is additionally experienced in the establishment of CLO vehicles for its clients. On top of leading the practice, Frank Nocco represents a broad range of clients, including issuers, underwriters, investors and collateral managers, in their securitization matters, across traditional or novel asset classes. Shawn Kodes advises leading asset managers and other financial institutions as well as being experienced in guiding entities through their first securitization transactions. Jason Smith is accustomed to an assortment of asset classes, such as rental car fleet financings, vehicle and equipment fleet leases, solar loans, student loans and royalty receivables. Matt Nemeth is also noted for his work in the traditional and esoteric asset classes sectors. All lawyers are in New York.
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‘The firm’s practice is innovative with deep knowledge and expertise in structured finance. They work with some of the leading clients in the business, particularly on matters that require creativity and innovation.’
‘Shawn Kodes is a stand out partner and a key reason we continue to prioritize doing business with the firm. He’s very commercial with a balance of presenting risk and rewards for his clients.’
Key clients
- Aflac
- AIG
- Atlas
- Blackstone
- Brightwood Advisors
- Brookfield Asset Management
- Caribbean Financial Group Inc.
- The Carlyle Group
- Choron Holdings
- Citi
Work highlights
- Advising Brookfield Asset Management in connection with a new $10.70 billion private debt fund they are launching in connection with Societe Generale focused initially on power, renewables, data, midstream and transportation sectors.
- Advised Donlen and Donlen’s subsidiaries Wheels and LeasePlan, as sponsor, and Wheels Fleet Lease Funding 1 LLC, as issuer, in connection with a $1 billion issuance of 144a asset-backed notes secured by leases and leased vehicles.
- Advised Guggenheim Securities, as underwriter and placement agent, in a $750 million issuance of ABS 144A/Reg S and privately placed notes by Jonah Energy ABS I LLC, secured by proved, developed, and producing oil and gas assets.
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Practice head
Frank Nocco
Other key lawyers
Shawn Kodes; Jason Smith; Matt Nemeth