Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton is a key contact for securitization mandates for underwriters, investors, asset managers, purchasers and others, offering a notable proficiency in both regulatory and transactional matters. The team particularly active in the CLO space, and includes Credit Suisse, Citigroup and Goldman Sachs as part of its portfolio of clients. Washington DC-based Michael Mazzuchi is extensively experienced in CLOs, ABS and RMBS, and co-heads the team with Macey Levington, whose practice is strongly focused on CLO transactions, alongside matters involving receivables securitisations and asset-based lending. John McGill‘s expertise in CLO transactions makes him a strong choice for investment banks, asset managers and underwriters. Amber Phillips remains a port of call for CLOs, mortgage-backed securities, and ABS transactions, while Beau Sterling advises underwriters and collateral managers in various CLO structurings. Jay Kozak is frequently engaged in advising clients on ABS, receivables securitisation, and CLO transactions. Phillips, Sterling and Kozak were promoted to partner in 2024. Lawyers are in New York unless otherwise stated.
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Key clients
- Citigroup Global Markets Inc.
- Santander
- BMO
- J.P. Morgan
- Morgan Stanley
- PNC
- Mizuho Securities
- Blue Owl
- Goldman Sachs
- Credit Suisse (Prior to acquisition by UBS)
Lawyers
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Macey Levington
Practice head
Michael Mazzuchi; Macey Levington
Other key lawyers
John McGill; Beau Sterling; Amber Phillips; Jay Kozak