Clients praise the ‘depth of knowledge, experience and sound advice’ at the structured finance department at Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP, which is strongly active in asset-backed lending, conventional and esoteric securitizations. The team’s portfolio of transactions include syndicated CLOs, securitization and financing through alternative asset classes, which can include home loans, structured settlements, lottery receivables, and others. Craig Stein co-heads the team with Boris Ziser , with the former’s expertise in CLO-related transactions complementing the latter’s strong track record in conventional and esoteric asset classes, including intellectual property, timeshare loans and life settlements. Andrea Mandell is a port of call for tax-related securitzation mandates, while Phillip Azzollini is sought after by issuers and portfolio managers for his experience in CLOs and warehouse financing. Adam Singer is highlighted for his experience in asset-backed securitizations, ranging from residential mortgage loans and multi-family loans, to home improvements, litigation advancements and recreational vehicles. All lawyers mentioned are in New York.
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‘Craig Stein's team is an absolute pleasure to work with. They are always accommodating, efficient and consistently deliver on outstanding service and work product. ’
‘Depth of knowledge, experience and sound advice. Craig Stein is without a doubt an influential and dependable industry leader. Sam Shin is extremely hardworking and conscientious, always solution driven and efficient. Always a pleasure to work with. ’
‘Breadth and depth of knowledge. Ability to execute very bespoke transactions, while pulling expertise from their other experience. Responsive and commercial, able to weed through the noise to focus on important matters/points.’
‘SRZ represents us on the majority of our firm's CLO management matters. They are one of the larger players in this space and they have excellent support teams as well, including a UK practice and a market-leading private investment funds practice. Their expertise extends to both "broadly syndicated" and "middle market" CLOs.’
‘Phil Azzollini is the most conscientious attorney I've ever worked with, both from a work product and a customer service perspective. Sam Shin is also an integral and tireless member of the team. Andi Mandell is a terrific partner in the tax group with broad knowledge of structuring and conduct-related issues.’
‘Boris and his team are true business partners and always take the time to understand our needs, issues and opportunities. Love working with this team especially Boris Ziser and his team ’
Clients clés
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- Allstate Investment Management Company
- Aristotle Pacific Capital
- AS Birch Grove
- Blackstone, Inc.
- Cerberus Capital Management
- Fortress Investment Group
- GoldenTree Loan Management
- Gramercy Funds Management
- Marathon Asset Management
Points forts
- Advised GoldenTree, the portfolio manager, on the creation of a series of arbitrage cash flow CLOs during the past year totalling $1.9 billion.
- Represented Fortress Investment Group LLC, as the portfolio manager, on a number of broadly syndicated and middle market CLOs during the past year.
- Represented Allstate Investment Company, as the portfolio manager, on a number of broadly syndicated CLOs during the past year totaling approximately $3.7 billion.
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Responsable de la pratique
Craig Stein; Boris Ziser
Autres avocats clés
Andrea Mandell; Phillip Azzollini; Adam Singer