Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP‘s structured credit department has a strong track record in  ABF and CLO related transactions, with capabilities in a wide range of asset classes, particularly whole-business securitizations and intellectual property. The team is headed by its senior partners, which includes New York-based Robert Zochowski Jr., an experienced figure in the field of securitizations, including those involving esoteric assets, such as fiber optic networks, energy projects, music and films. Charles Pesant, also in New York, is sought after by clients for his considerable experience in domestic and cross-border securitization transactions, ranging from commercial vehicles to franchise agreements as asset classes. Anastasia Peterson  is a key source of the team’s expertise in alternative asset securitizations, splitting her time between New York and London, while newly promoted Mikhel Schecter’s portfolio of asset class securitizations includes mortgage liens, franchise royalties, intellectual property, and offers considerable activity in the diamond and media industries.