Sean M. Solis

Milbank’s Structured Credit Practice Positioned at Top of Nationwide Securitization: CLO Rankings in Chambers USA 2025~~Milbank partner and practice group leader Sean M. Solis also recognized in top tier of rankings~~Further bolstering its place in the market, Milbank LLP’s Structured Credit practice was ranked in the highest band ranking for securitization and collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) within the Chambers USA 2025 guide. In addition to the practice ranking, partner Sean M. Solis, who leads the firm’s global structured credit practice, was featured as one of only three lawyers nationwide to be included in the top band ranking for this practice area. Milbank was ranked in Band 1 for Capital Markets: Securitization: CLOs in the publication’s Nationwide (USA) rankings, with Chambers stating that Milbank has “an established market presence across the country for alternative investment structures, utilizing its strong nationwide and cross-border capabilities,” and noting, “the firm is frequently sought out by managers and arrangers for high-end advice on complex CLO transactions.” “Milbank has excellent market visibility and expertise. The firm was able to handle large volumes of work with great client service,” a client added. Mr. Solis, based in the firm’s New York office, was also notably recognized in Band 1 of the USA: Nationwide (USA) rankings for Capital Markets: Securitization: CLOs, with Chambers highlighting his “strong market standing” for securitizations. Providing feedback to the publication, a client stated, “He is the most creative attorney in the CLO securitizations space as well as any related legal matters,” with other clients commenting, “He is top-notch and always available,” and that Mr. Solis is “client and business-focused.” Describing his practice, another client noted, “Sean is exceptional. He has a finger on the pulse of the market and is responsive.” Known for his focus on client service, Mr. Solis was also recognized with Lexology’s Client Choice Award for Securitization & Structured Finance in New York for three years. Milbank’s global structured credit team of partners, special counsel and associates based in New York, Los Angeles, Washington, DC and London, represents market-leading collateral managers, arrangers, issuers, risk retention lenders, anchor investors and derivatives counterparties on a multitude of structured finance transactions involving asset classes such as broadly syndicated loans, middle market loans, aircraft finance loans, real estate loans, infrastructure loans, sovereign loans, private fund investments and consumer loans.

Jun 16

2 min

Milbank LLP is a sponsor of the Creditflux CLO Symposium being held May 14-15, 2025, at the Nobu Hotel London Portman Square. Structured Credit partners Sean M. Solis, James Warbey, Alex Martin and Claire Bridcut, special counsel Robert Wyse Jackson and Kristine Kozicki, and associates Benjamin Baker and Chris Burke, will attend this year’s conference. The Creditflux CLO Symposium is returning to London for the 17th year to connect CLO investors with the most important arrangers, managers, and advisors in the US and European CLO markets. Learn more about the Creditflux CLO Symposium here.

Apr 25

1 min

Milbank LLP’s Structured Credit team heads into the second half of the year positioned at the top of CLO league tables globally. On 9fin’s Q2 2025 law firm rankings, the team has once again been ranked:~~“The team remains deeply grateful to our clients as we continue to deliver the highest level of unwavering service, creativity and commitment towards the success of every deal,” said Global Practice Group Leader Sean M. Solis. The global team also includes New York partners Martin Brennan, Brett Stone, Brian Troxler and Catherine Leef Martin and London-based partners James Warbey, Claire Bridcut and Alex Martin, along with special counsel and associates in New York, Washington, DC, Los Angeles and London.~~According to 9fin, the US and European CLO markets are already on track to break last year’s record year. Milbank advised on 21.1% of the 660+ deals that priced in the global CLO market through the first half of the year, with Milbank’s US team claiming a 21.2% market share of those deals and the London team claiming 35.6% of the deals in the European CLO market, both on the manager counsel side. Milbank’s structured credit team has already advised on 145 deals valued at over $64.5 billion globally – more than triple the number of deals than the second-ranked law firm. In the US, Milbank was Manager counsel on 99 BSL deals – also amounting to more than three times the number of deals over the second-place firm.~~The team, which has held a top place within the market, was shortlisted as “Securitization and Structured Finance Team of the Year” at the 2025 IFLR Americas Awards, named “Structured Finance and Securitization Team of the Year” at the 2024 IFLR Americas Awards and named “Structured Finance Practice Group of the Year” 2023 by Law360.~~

Jul 23

1 min

Milbank’s Structured Credit Team Leads in 9fin’s Q1 2025 CLO Law Firm Rankings for Global, US and Europe~~Starting the year off at the top of league table rankings, Milbank LLP’s Structured Credit team was ranked as the #1 CLO Manager counsel globally, #1 BSL CLO Manager counsel in the US and #1 CLO Manager counsel in Europe in 9fin’s Q1 2025 law firm rankings, solidifying its top position in the market. According to 9fin, Milbank’s US team closed out the first quarter claiming a 24.3% market share on CLO deals and Milbank’s London team was the busiest European firm on the CLO manager counsel side. Once again securing a significant percentage of the market, Milbank was manager counsel on 87 deals valued at over $39 billion globally – more than double the number of deals than the second-place law firm. In the US, Milbank was Manager counsel on 65 BSL deals – amounting to more than three times the number of deals than the second-place firm. The team, led by partner and Practice Group Leader Sean M. Solis, Martin Brennan, Brian Troxler, Brett Stone and Catherine Leef Martin in New York and James Warbey, Claire Bridcut and Alex Martin in London, along with a team special counsel and associates across its global offices, represents market-leading collateral managers, arrangers, issuers, risk retention lenders, anchor investors and derivatives counterparties on a multitude of structured finance transactions involving asset classes such as broadly syndicated loans, middle market loans, aircraft finance loans, real estate loans, infrastructure loans, sovereign loans, private fund investments and consumer loans. In addition to this recognition as the most active law firm on the manager side, Milbank is shortlisted for “Securitization and Structured Finance Team of the Year” at the 2025 IFLR Americas Awards. The team was named “Structured Finance and Securitization Team of the Year” at the 2024 IFLR Americas Awards and named “Structured Finance Practice Group of the Year” 2023 by Law360, and the practice and individual partners are also highly ranked in structured finance and securitization by Chambers, Legal500 and IFLR1000.

May 6

2 min

Milbank LLP Structured Credit partners Sean M. Solis, Alex Martin and Claire Bridcut will speak at the Opal Group’s CLO Summit, December 7-9, 2025, in Dana Point, California. Sean M. Solis will join the “Launching a New CLO Platform” panel on December 8, focusing on the fundamentals of starting a new CLO platform and all of the various components that should be present at the launch of the CLO platform in order to create the highest probability of long term success. Alex Martin will moderate a panel on December 9, exploring “European vs US CLOs,” discussing market trends, the regulatory outlook, investor appetite, key differences in the risk return profiles and macro trends. On December 8, Claire Bridcut will moderate a panel that explores “Navigating the Legal & Regulatory Environment,” discussing considerations for CLO managers and investors and expectations for 2026. The CLO Summit is an educational forum designed for investors, issuers, underwriters, rating agencies, lawyers and accountants, covering the latest techniques to maximize returns and reduce risk exposure in this growing area of asset-backed finance. Click here for details on Opal Group’s CLO Summit.

Dec 3

1 min