Milbank LLP’s structured credit practice has achieved a top-tier ranking in the Chambers USA 2025 guide for securitization and collateralized loan obligations (CLOs). The firm was recognized in Band 1 for Capital Markets: Securitization: CLOs in the nationwide rankings. Chambers USA noted Milbank’s “established market presence across the country for alternative investment structures, utilizing its strong nationwide and cross-border capabilities.” The publication highlighted that “the firm is frequently sought out by managers and arrangers for high-end advice on complex CLO transactions.”
A client praised Milbank, stating, “Milbank has excellent market visibility and expertise. The firm was able to handle large volumes of work with great client service.”
Sean Solis, who leads Milbank’s global structured credit practice from New York, also received notable recognition. He was ranked in Band 1 of the USA: Nationwide rankings for Capital Markets: Securitization: CLOs. Chambers described his “strong market standing” for securitizations. Clients commended him as “the most creative attorney in the CLO securitizations space as well as any related legal matters.” They further noted that “He is top-notch and always available,” emphasizing Mr. Solis’s focus on being “client and business-focused.” Another client described him as having “a finger on the pulse of the market” while being highly responsive.
Mr. Solis has been awarded Lexology’s Client Choice Award for Securitization & Structured Finance in New York for three consecutive years.
Milbank’s global structured credit team operates from offices in New York, Los Angeles, Washington DC, and London. They represent various entities such as collateral managers, arrangers, issuers, risk retention lenders, anchor investors, and derivatives counterparties across multiple asset classes including broadly syndicated loans, middle market loans, aircraft finance loans, real estate loans, infrastructure loans, sovereign loans, private fund investments and consumer loans.