Securitization Awards

For the sixth consecutive year, Mayer Brown took the ABS Law Firm of the Year award and was also named the SRT Law Firm of the Year. These wins reflect the firm’s strengths across structured finance products and deep experience in nearly every securitized asset class, both testament to the firm’s 150 structured finance lawyers in offices across the Americas, Asia and Europe. GlobalCapital spoke to Ger O’Donnell, Eric T. Mitzenmacher, and Steven Kaplan from Mayer Brown about how it’s differentiating itself from peers — and where it’s seeing growth opportunities in the future.

PIMCO took home Portfolio Buyer and Securitization Senior Investor of the Year at this year’s European Securitization Awards. The awards reflect PIMCO’s scale, execution capability and expertise across public and private securitized credit. GlobalCapital spoke to Rachit Jain, Portfolio Manager, European RMBS, about the acquisition landscape, relative value and evolving opportunities across European credit.

Last year was a strong one for securitization in the US, with solid activity across ABS, RMBS, CMBS and CLOs coming with continued momentum in digital infrastructure and esoteric asset classes. Guggenheim Securities was at the forefront of the esoteric market, taking home the coveted Esoteric ABS Bank of the Year award. GlobalCapital spoke to Cory Wishengrad, head of fixed income, and Richard Onkey, senior managing director for structured product syndicate, about the firm’s competitive advantage – and where it’s seeing more growth opportunities.

For the 10th year running, Deloitte has been recognised as the accounting firm of the year, reflecting its strong commitment to developing the US securitization market and its ability to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to meeting client needs. GlobalCapital spoke to Greg Sobreiro, Audit & Assurance Managing Director and Deloitte & Touche’s US securitization market offering lead about the firm’s secrets to success – and how it plans to stay ahead over the next decade.

The leading institutions, deals, and individuals shaping 2025 were honoured at a ceremony held at The Metropolitan Club in New York City.

The winning deals, banks, issuers and market participants were revealed at a gala dinner at The Nobu in London.

As credit markets evolve and banks shift assets off balance sheets, specialist servicers play a pivotal role. For the second year running, the market has recognised Pepper Advantage as the leading servicer in Europe. GlobalCapital spoke to Group CEO Fraser Gemmell about the firm’s rapid growth, what’s driving demand and how AI is reshaping servicing.

GlobalCapital is pleased to announce the shortlists and open voting for the winners of the 2026 US Securitization Awards

GlobalCapital invites market participants to nominate their clients, their peers, and themselves in its 2026 US Securitization Awards

GlobalCapital is pleased to announce the shortlists and open the main voting round for the European Securitization Awards 2026

GlobalCapital is pleased to announce the launch of its 2026 European Securitization Awards

From pioneering art loan backed securitizations to fund finance and capital call ABS, Mayer Brown continues to redefine the boundaries of structured finance. After topping league tables for deal volume and activity in 2024, the firm decisively defended its title as ABS Law Firm of the Year — and added ESG Law Firm of the Year to its accolades. GlobalCapital spoke with Julie Gillespie and Ger O’Donnell, co-heads of the firm’s Structured Finance Practice, and Anna Pinedo, co-head of the global Capital Markets Group, about the highlights from another stellar year.