Stroock & Stroock & Lavan
A stalwart in the securitization arena, Stroock has worked on $500 billion of recent asset securitizations while maintaining personnel with an extremely diverse skill-set. Stroock bulked up its structured finance team with several mid-year hires, just as problems set in.
McKee Nelson
McKee Nelson responded to the subprime crisis by increasing the flow of information to its clients as the market got worse. The firm maintained flexibility while pulling off last minute seminars regarding distressed asset investing for clients.
Thacher Proffitt
Thacher Proffitt's structured finance lawyers have been outspoken throughout the year's turmoil, also publishing several white papers on the topic.
Mayer Brown
The firm formed a subprime response team to combat a distraught market. Mayer Brown maintained diverse personnel skill set in the structured finance arena, which led to working with the now-defunct M-LEC, or super SIV. The firm also worked on the Rhinebridge SIV as it faced breaching triggers and enforcement.