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Andrews Kurth Forms Covered Bonds Practice Group

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Andrews Kurth has formed a new practice group focusing on advising clients on matters related to the issuance, underwriting, purchase and sale of covered bonds. 

“Andrews Kurth attorneys involved in the covered bonds practice group will closely monitor developments in the credit markets and the legislature in order to advise clients on the business, legal and regulatory aspects of covered bond transactions, said Mark Harris, a partner at the law firm. “Our goal is to stay at the forefront of market needs.”

Members of the covered bonds practice group will include Dallas-based securitization partners David Barbour, Pat Sargent, Peter McKee, Mark Harris, Paul Seve and Muriel McFarling.


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