Mc Dermott Will & Emery Work Values

Daily Duties at Mc Dermott Will & Emery:

Practice focused on a wide range of securitization and structured finance transactions and synthetic/derivative products in several asset classes; represented issuers, underwriters, servicers and collateral managers, particular experience with regulatory matters including with regard to REG AB compliance. in 2008-2009, practice was re calibrated toward reorganizations of structured transactions and directing the process of soliciting note-holder consent and regulatory and rating agency approval. Drafted reviewed negotiate dealer docs, interacted with regulatory agencies, supervised associates, oversaw closing, advised clients with regards to business strategies and

What they like about Mc Dermott Will & Emery:

The social vibrance of a hiring firm is very important to you. Your ability to make and maintain friendships there is a critical part of your decision. You would likely be dissatisfied with a workplace that is quiet, cold, or otherwise not particularly social. When you investigate a new hiring company, ask recruiters, managers, and potential co-workers about the social life and opportunities there. This is especially important when you are relocating; moving dramatically alters your social sphere both inside and outside the workplace.

Tags

Corporate Lawyer, Transactional Lawyer, Senior Counsel, Restructuring Lawyer, Structured Finance Attorney, Derivative Lawyer, Securities Lawyer

Skills

Advising investors and purchasers of asset- backed securities, including hedge funds, in connection with structured finance and synthetic transactions., Acting as lead counsel in directing the transactional aspects of bankruptcy and insolvency matters, including representation of secured creditors and swap counterparties in bankruptcy cases., Drafting and negotiating documents, including private placement materials, in connection with film financing and representing film investors throughout the course of production., Acting as lead counsel in reorganizations of securitization trusts, including directing the process of soliciting noteholder consent as well as obtaining regulatory approval and rating agency confirmations., Advising clients with regard to M&A transactions, including purchases and sales involving companies that are originators, servicers, special servicers or are involved in outstanding securitizations., Experienced in reviewing legal opinions rendered by law firms and in-house counsel, as well as opinion requirements of rating agencies, with particular expertise in "true sale"/non-consolidation and Article 9 perfection opinions., Managing litigation matters for a corporation and directing outside counsel, including outside regulatory counsel., Managing day to day matters regarding corporate affairs of a company, along with several of its affiliated entities., Managing regulatory and compliance matters, including '33 and '34 Act compliance, particularly with regard to REG AB and Dodd Frank, as well as Investment Company Act, Trust Indenture Act, Patriot Act and Section 10(b) (5)., Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating legal documents with regard to securitization, structured finance and derivative transactions, with particular expertise with ISDA documentation.

These are some of the questions we asked our climbers about their experiences with Mc Dermott Will & Emery: