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“With a client roster including virtually every bulge bracket bank, Cadwalader is a fixture in the CMBS space and also has a strong CLO practice, with particular expertise in CRE CLOs.” - Legal500
Cadwalader’s global commercial real estate securitization team has unparalleled expertise in commercial real estate CLOs, commanding “Band 1” recognition for “Securitization: CRE CLOs” by Chambers USA and earning “Structured Finance Group of the Year” recognition by Law360 in 2021. Cadwalader advised on 75% of CRE CLO deals in 2022, with transactions valued at approximately $23 billion – more than any other law firm. In Europe, commended by the Financial Times in the “Practice of Law: Overcoming barriers to investment and financing” category for advising on the first CRE CLO since the global financial crisis, as part of the publication’s 2022 “Innovative Lawyers: Europe” awards program and corresponding report.
We have been deeply involved in the development of CRE CLOs, advising numerous issuers, underwriters and collateral managers through the evolution of the market post-credit crisis. Our team has advised more than half of CRE CLO issuers active in the market in the last two years, including establishing platforms for many first-time issuers. The convergence of our transatlantic strength in commercial real estate securitization and corporate CLOs, and the deep expertise of our tax and financial regulatory teams in these areas, make Cadwalader the global market leader.
