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Pontano Named Leader of Dechert’s Asset Finance & Securitization Group

Date: Jan 22, 2024 @ 07:40 AM

Dechert has named global finance partner Andrew Pontano as leader of the firm’s asset finance & securitization group. Pontano's appointment reinforces the team’s strategic aim of delivering comprehensive service to clients, encompassing innovative deal formation, creative funding approaches and streamlined execution.

"Leading Dechert's asset finance & securitization team at this dynamic time presents numerous opportunities to deliver legal and business insights across a spectrum of asset classes," says Pontano. "Our asset finance & securitization group has enjoyed significant growth in recent years and I look forward to continuing the momentum.”

Pontano advises clients on public and private securities offerings and complex structured finance transactions across various asset classes. He represents a diverse range of stakeholders, including lenders, borrowers, underwriters, issuers, asset managers, and originators. In addition to structured finance transactions, he also regularly assists clients with asset-based lending, mezzanine and subordinate debt financing arrangements, and asset flow and portfolio sale transactions.

“We’re pleased to welcome Andrew as the leader of the firm’s asset finance & securitization team, which is a core part of our leading global finance practice. With his depth and breadth of experience and commitment to client service, his leadership will be instrumental in harnessing the opportunities that lie ahead for the team,” says co-chair of Dechert’s global finance practice, John Timperio.

Dechert’s asset finance & securitization team handles complex financings and securitizations involving a wide variety of asset classes, derivatives and other complex structures, representing issuers, underwriters, originators, asset managers and other market participants. The firm routinely represents clients in the acquisition, servicing and financing of many asset classes including auto loans, unsecured consumer loans, credit card receivables, equipment leases, residential mortgage loans, servicing rights, student loans and trade receivables as well as more esoteric asset classes.

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