Structured Finance

Holland & Knight's Structured Finance Team advises clients on a variety of debt, equity and hybrid financing techniques.
We represent a broad range of clients, including banks, financiers, lessors, lessees, manufacturers, borrowers, airlines, maritime operations and government organizations.
Our team collaborates with attorneys throughout the firm to provide comprehensive counsel for a full range of structured finance transactions.

Overview

Securities backed by financial assets are a worldwide commercial funding source valued in the trillions of dollars. In recent years, structured finance transactions have increased in complexity and sophistication. Those seeking such arrangements need a law firm with a deep understanding of the finance industry, broad experience in financial transactions and the ability to adapt to market changes. Holland & Knight is that firm.

Drawing from a wealth of technical knowledge and industry experience, Holland & Knight's Structured Finance Team advises clients on a variety of debt, equity and hybrid financing techniques. In addition, we ensure that clients remain in compliance with all applicable federal banking law and finance law requirements. We use an informed and innovative approach to meet our clients' objectives in both domestic and international cross-border transactions and weigh tax consequences and legal constraints to develop the most advantageous funding arrangement possible.

Comprehensive Counsel for a Broad Range of Clients

Our Structured Finance Team represents a broad range of clients, including banks, financiers, lessors, lessees, manufacturers, borrowers, airlines, maritime operations and government organizations.

We regularly collaborate with attorneys in the firm's banking and finance, construction, taxation, maritime, aviation, real estate, bankruptcy and related practice groups to provide comprehensive counsel for a full range of transactions, including:

securitization transactions for all classes of assets
equipment leasing, with a concentration in the transportation industry
transactions for aircraft, vessel and rail equipment worldwide
project financings for infrastructure development
cross-border financings and investments
negotiation and documentation of complex secured and unsecured commercial credit transactions

Guidance You Can Trust

The combination of our thorough knowledge, our extensive experience and our sincere commitment to provide responsive service is why clients entrust our Financial Services Team to handle their legal needs. These attributes are also the reason why members of our team have been recognized among the top legal professionals in the country by leading publications, including:

Chambers USA – America's Leading Lawyers for Business recognized members of the following Holland & Knight practices as leaders in their fields: