Dentons is well-versed in the securitization space, with a strong track record in the mortgage and real estate-related securitizations. The team has previously advised on a broad range of structured finance transactions, including CLOs, ABS, CMBS, and in particular, RMBS. New York-based Stephen Kudenholdt specialises in this area, frequently acting in securitisations and resecuritisations of residential mortgage loans and mortgage-backed securities, and co-heads the team with Erik Klingenberg , who is broadly experience in ABS involving residential, commercial, mezzanine and student loans. Scott Swerdloff and Robert Olin are both highly sought after by sellers, purchasers, issuers and underwriters for their experience in advising on public and private resecuritizations. David Natter is a key member of the team for CLO transactions, while Marlo Young is adept at numerous RMBS and ABS transactions. Ryan Zucchetto ably assists underwriters and issuers in various residential mortgage-backed securities transactions. Lawyers are in New York.
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Work highlights

  • Advised JP Morgan on the $6 billion acquisition and structured financing of Flagstar Bank’s residential mortgage warehouse business
  • Advised FDIC on US$43 billion issuance of notes by four special purpose trusts formed by the FDIC as receiver for Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), and the sale of those notes to US Treasury’s Federal Financing Bank
  • Advised the issuer in HTAP 2024-1, one of the first rated securitizations of home equity investment agreements (HEAs)

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Erik Klingenberg

Practice head

Stephen Kudenholdt; Erik D. Klingenberg

Other key lawyers

Scott Swerdloff; David Natter; Robert Olin; Marlo Young