Dentons’ global structured finance team represents every type of market participant in securitisation and asset-backed finance transactions. For over 30 years we have helped issuers and underwriters develop the cutting-edge structures of the day. We have traditionally ranked in the top one or two law firms for issuer and underwriter securitization engagements in the US, and remain a market leader.

Currently, we are one of the leading firms involved in the finance and securitisation of non-performing and re-performing mortgage loans, single family residential rental properties, buy-to-rent mortgage loans, triple net-lease commercial real estate, servicing advance receivables and excess servicing fee receivables. We are also known for auto loan securitisations, energy efficiency finance, equipment and lease securitisations and finance, whole company securitisations, student loan securitisations and trade receivables finance, among others. In Europe, the UK and the US we are highly ranked by publications such as Chambers and Legal 500. Praised for our “deep bench that can cover issues in multiple jurisdictions” (Legal 500), our leading North American, European and Asian teams frequently work together, leveraging our combined market knowledge globally. In Europe, we have an extensive network of experts in London, France, Germany, Spain, Luxembourg, Italy, the Netherlands and our Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) offices.

Recognition

Dentons’ Structured Finance group recognized as Practice Group of the Year for the second straight year by Law360

January 18, 2023

Law360 honored Dentons’ Structured Finance group, also known as our US Capital Markets practice, as Practice Group of the Year for the second straight year. This prestigious award highlights the top legal practices that helped guide clients in record-breaking, complex and innovative matters in 2022.

Chambers Greater China Ranked Dentons Hong Kong in its 2023 Guide

January 17, 2023

Dentons Hong Kong and its lawyers have been repeatedly recognised by Chambers and Partners, an independent publication which ranks the region's top legal firms and practitioners. This year, three of our Hong Kong practices and five lawyers have been ranked in Chambers Greater China Guide 2023.

Dentons Hong Kong Recognised in Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2023

January 13, 2023

Hong Kong: Dentons Hong Kong has been once again recognised by Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2023, an independent publication which ranks top legal firms and practitioners in over 150 jurisdictions. This year, the firm has earned six firm rankings and two lawyer recommendations.

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Insights

Commission adopted text of risk retention RTS

August 16, 2023

United Kingdom: On 12 April 2022, following the EBA publishing its EBA Draft RR RTS and their submission to the European Commission (the Commission), the Commission published the Commission Draft RR RTS on 7 July 2023.

ESMA revised Q&As

August 16, 2023

United Kingdom: In addition to the more substantive future changes set out in the Commission Draft RR RTS, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published a revised and updated version of its questions and answers in relation to the EU Securitisation Regulation.

Towards a revised UK and EU securitisation regulatory framework

August 16, 2023

United Kingdom: After a somewhat anticipatory wait, July and August 2023 has seen UK and EU regulators publishing documentation giving key indicators as to the ultimate landing points for both the UK Securitisation Regulation regulatory framework and the EU Securitisation Regulation risk retention requirements.

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News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Dentons advises on the establishment, update and second issue under Coventry Building Society's award-winning innovative Economic Master Issuer Programme

July 5, 2021

Dentons' cross border team advised Coventry Building Society on the establishment of its innovatively structured RMBS master issuer programme, Economic Master Issuer PLC, and the first issue of £350 million Class A1 notes and £500 million Class A2 notes under the programme.

Dentons strengthens Banking and Finance practice in Germany with high profile structured finance hires

March 9, 2017

Global law firm Dentons will strengthen its Banking and Finance practice in Germany with the recruitment of a top tier structured finance and securitization team.