Structured Finance

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