Dentons’ US Capital Markets practice has been at the forefront of securitization and structured finance for more than three decades. Our highly-regarded team represents virtually every banking and financial institution in the financing, purchase and securitization of financial assets. We also represent every type of market participant, including issuers, underwriters, investors, liquidity providers, lenders, conduits, trustees, servicers and originators in the US and beyond.

Trust in a team that has traditionally ranked in the top one or two law firms for issues and underwriter securitization and engagements in the US, and remains a market leader notwithstanding the difficult economic environment.  Clients note that our Capital Markets practice wields “a good set of expertise across the board” in Chambers USA, which praises the team “as a formidable force across the full range of MBS and ABS transactions. It is frequently a favored choice for market participants on RMBS matters.”

You need more than just a law firm that can execute a deal today. You need a trusted counselor with a vision for the way forward in the capital markets. You need a partner who can adapt to thinner deal margins and who can share in the risk of a deal not closing. You need a firm that maintains its leading position by adapting its service lines to the changing needs of the marketplace. You need a firm that has a brand and prominence to help win engagements, so that you can stay on the cutting edge.

You will be supported by an experienced team who regularly advises many of the major financial institutions around the world. Benefit from our global reach -- our US Capital Markets team is supported by numerous dedicated professionals in the areas of domestic and international tax, derivatives, general securities law, entity formation, the US Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), bankruptcy and reorganization, public policy, insurance regulatory and real estate.

Recognition

Chambers USA Guide Recognizes Dentons With Excellent 2025 Rankings

June 5, 2025

Dentons is pleased to share its performance in the 2025 edition of Chambers USA. The Firm recorded notable milestones in both its lawyer and practice rankings, including two lawyers ranked as Star Individuals—a category for outstanding practitioners—and nine new practice rankings.

Dentons named Complex Financial Instruments Practice Group of the Year for the fourth consecutive year

January 21, 2025

Dentons is proud to announce that Law360 has named our US Capital Markets practice the 2024 Practice Group of the Year in the Complex Financial Instruments (formerly “Structured Finance”) category for the fourth year in a row. This prestigious award highlights the top legal practices that helped guide clients in record-breaking, complex and innovative matters in 2024.

Ecuador debt-for-nature swap awarded “Financing Innovation of the Year” by Latin Finance

January 31, 2024

Ecuador’s historic debt-for-nature swap was awarded “Financing Innovation of the Year” at the Latin Finance 2023 Deals of the Year Awards. Dentons advised the Ministry of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Ecuador on this winning deal.

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Insights

FinCEN Rule Dramatically Limits Scope of BOI Requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act and Extends Deadlines

March 26, 2025

On March 21st, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an interim final rule (Interim Rule) that removes the requirement for U.S. companies and U.S. persons to report beneficial ownership information (BOI) to FinCEN under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA).

SEC Adopts New SPAC and de-SPAC Rules

January 30, 2024

United States: On January 24, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission adopted new rules to enhance disclosure and provide additional investor protections in IPOs by special purpose acquisition companies and in subsequent business combination transactions between SPACs and target operating companies.

Corporate Transparency Act: Impact on Securitization Issuing Entities

November 21, 2023

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) was enacted in 2021, and requires certain corporations, limited liability companies and similar entities (including statutory trusts created by filing a document) to file beneficial ownership reports with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) beginning in 2024.

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News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Penny Groel rejoins Dentons as partner in Capital Markets practice

June 12, 2024

Dentons announces today that Penny Groel has rejoined the Firm’s Capital Markets practice as a partner, resident in its Los Angeles office.

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Spotlight on Shujaat Ali

May 1, 2024

In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, get to know Shujaat Ali, a partner in the Firm’s Capital Markets practice based in the Dallas office. Explore Shujaat’s unique perspective and experiences as he highlights the significance of diversity and representation in the legal profession.

Dentons elevates 27 partners across US Region

February 23, 2024

Dentons is excited to announce the promotion of 27 lawyers to partner/shareholder and one to counsel across 16 offices in the Firm’s US Region.

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