Structured Finance & Asset Allocation
Overview
Seward & Kissel is widely recognized for its work in securitization and structured finance. We advise the full range of participants in the structured finance market, including domestic and foreign banks, issuers, trust companies, investment banks, managers, servicers, broker-dealers and insurance companies.
Our work spans secured and unsecured, asset-based, market value and cash flow transactions, including:
- Asset-backed commercial paper and term debt transactions
- Commercial paper conduit transactions
- CLO and CDO transactions, including synthetic transactions
- Commercial lending matters, including syndicated revolving credit and term loan facilities and letter of credit facilities
- Public and private offerings of pass-through and pay-through securities
- Project finance
- Rated note feeders
- Synthetic and structured derivatives products
We bring extensive experience in developing workable financing structures and adapting established techniques to new circumstances. Our lawyers work closely with clients, as well as rating agencies, regulatory authorities and accounting firms, to support market acceptance of new and evolving financing structures and asset classes.
Seward & Kissel has played a leading role in the asset securitization industry since its early development more than 25 years ago. Because our clients participate across all segments of the market, we bring a broad perspective and a clear understanding of the commercial priorities and constraints facing each participant.
This depth of experience across asset types enables us to assist clients in efficiently structuring and documenting complex transactions, while addressing the relevant legal, tax, accounting, ERISA, regulatory, rating agency and financial considerations. Our capabilities encompass the full range of legal disciplines involved in asset-backed securities transactions, including corporate, securities, insurance, banking, bankruptcy, real estate, tax and derivatives matters.
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Representative Work
Our work spans secured and unsecured, asset-based, market value and cash flow transactions, including:
- Asset-backed commercial paper and term debt transactions
- Commercial paper conduit transactions
- CLO and CDO transactions, including synthetic transactions
- Commercial lending matters, including syndicated revolving credit and term loan facilities and letter of credit facilities
- Public and private offerings of pass-through and pay-through securities
- Project finance
- Rated note feeders
- Synthetic and structured derivatives products
We bring extensive experience in developing workable financing structures and adapting established techniques to new circumstances. Our lawyers work closely with clients, as well as rating agencies, regulatory authorities and accounting firms, to support market acceptance of new and evolving financing structures and asset classes.
Seward & Kissel has played a leading role in the asset securitization industry since its early development more than 25 years ago. Because our clients participate across all segments of the market, we bring a broad perspective and a clear understanding of the commercial priorities and constraints facing each participant.
This depth of experience across asset types enables us to assist clients in efficiently structuring and documenting complex transactions, while addressing the relevant legal, tax, accounting, ERISA, regulatory, rating agency and financial considerations. Our capabilities encompass the full range of legal disciplines involved in asset-backed securities transactions, including corporate, securities, insurance, banking, bankruptcy, real estate, tax and derivatives matters.
Related Practice Areas
Representative Work
Our work spans secured and unsecured, asset-based, market value and cash flow transactions, including:
- Asset-backed commercial paper and term debt transactions
- Commercial paper conduit transactions
- CLO and CDO transactions, including synthetic transactions
- Commercial lending matters, including syndicated revolving credit and term loan facilities and letter of credit facilities
- Public and private offerings of pass-through and pay-through securities
- Project finance
- Rated note feeders
- Synthetic and structured derivatives products
We bring extensive experience in developing workable financing structures and adapting established techniques to new circumstances. Our lawyers work closely with clients, as well as rating agencies, regulatory authorities and accounting firms, to support market acceptance of new and evolving financing structures and asset classes.
Seward & Kissel has played a leading role in the asset securitization industry since its early development more than 25 years ago. Because our clients participate across all segments of the market, we bring a broad perspective and a clear understanding of the commercial priorities and constraints facing each participant.
This depth of experience across asset types enables us to assist clients in efficiently structuring and documenting complex transactions, while addressing the relevant legal, tax, accounting, ERISA, regulatory, rating agency and financial considerations. Our capabilities encompass the full range of legal disciplines involved in asset-backed securities transactions, including corporate, securities, insurance, banking, bankruptcy, real estate, tax and derivatives matters.
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