Further bolstering its place in the market, Milbank LLP’s Structured Credit practice was ranked in the highest band ranking for securitization and collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) within the Chambers USA 2025 guide. In addition to the practice ranking, partner Sean M. Solis, who leads the firm’s global structured credit practice, was featured as one of only three lawyers nationwide to be included in the top band ranking for this practice area.
Milbank was ranked in Band 1 for Capital Markets: Securitization: CLOs in the publication’s Nationwide (USA) rankings, with Chambers stating that Milbank has “an established market presence across the country for alternative investment structures, utilizing its strong nationwide and cross-border capabilities,” and noting, “the firm is frequently sought out by managers and arrangers for high-end advice on complex CLO transactions.” “Milbank has excellent market visibility and expertise. The firm was able to handle large volumes of work with great client service,” a client added.
Mr. Solis, based in the firm’s New York office, was also notably recognized in Band 1 of the USA: Nationwide (USA) rankings for Capital Markets: Securitization: CLOs, with Chambers highlighting his “strong market standing” for securitizations. Providing feedback to the publication, a client stated, “He is the most creative attorney in the CLO securitizations space as well as any related legal matters,” with other clients commenting, “He is top-notch and always available,” and that Mr. Solis is “client and business-focused.” Describing his practice, another client noted, “Sean is exceptional. He has a finger on the pulse of the market and is responsive.” Known for his focus on client service, Mr. Solis was also recognized with Lexology’s Client Choice Award for Securitization & Structured Finance in New York for three years.
Milbank’s global structured credit team of partners, special counsel and associates based in New York, Los Angeles, Washington, DC and London, represents market-leading collateral managers, arrangers, issuers, risk retention lenders, anchor investors and derivatives counterparties on a multitude of structured finance transactions involving asset classes such as broadly syndicated loans, middle market loans, aircraft finance loans, real estate loans, infrastructure loans, sovereign loans, private fund investments and consumer loans.
