Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP advises leading investment firms and banks, as well as other financial institutions, on the issuance and financing of traditional and esoteric asset-backed securitizations. When it comes to esoteric ABS matters, the firm is well-versed in pharmaceutical and music royalties, diamond sales receivables and oil & gas sales. The firm is additionally experienced in the establishment of CLO vehicles for its clients. On top of leading the practice, Frank Nocco represents a broad range of clients, including issuers, underwriters, investors and collateral managers, in their securitization matters, across traditional or novel asset classes. Shawn Kodes advises leading asset managers and other financial institutions as well as being experienced in guiding entities through their first securitization transactions. Jason Smith is accustomed to an assortment of asset classes, such as rental car fleet financings, vehicle and equipment fleet leases, solar loans, student loans and royalty receivables. Matt Nemeth is also noted for his work in the traditional and esoteric asset classes sectors. All lawyers are in New York.