Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

Clients praise the ‘superb knowledge, practicality, technical expertise, strategic positioning and creativity on work’ of the securitization practice at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP. The team fields in-depth expertise across a full spectrum of securitization services, including CMBS, RMBS and REO securitizations, synthetic credit risk transfer securitizations, and a gamut of ABS classes, such as agricultural, auto loans, credit card receivables, small business loans, and in particular, mortgage-related financing. Richmond-based Mike Nedzbala has a long track record in securitization transactions, with notable expertise in residential mortgages. He co-heads the team with Brent Lewis , who is based out of New York, and is highly regarded among issuers and underwriters for his expertise in RMBS-related transactions, along with Brit Mohler Dufilho, also from New York. Thomas Hiner brings deep experience in esoteric and emerging asset securitizations, while  Cecelia Phillips Horner is well-versed in mortgage, auto and student-loan based securities and resecuritization. Janet Sadler McCrae is retained by purchasers, issuers, dealers and investors in a variety of credit risk transfer, residential and commercial mortgage-backed transactions. Shannon Daily is a key member of the team for ABS-based securitizations, especially those involving novel assets.