International law firm Seyfarth Shaw just added a three-lawyer team to its structured finance practice, led Henry Morriello who joins in New York and becomes co-chair of the firm’s structured finance practice.
Karsten Giesecke and Michael Karol join Morriello at Seyfarth Shaw, as counsel, according to a statement from the firm.
Previously, Morriello has chaired several practices at top firms, including Arnold & Porter’s Structured Finance and Derivatives practice and its transportation finance practice, according to a statement from Seyfarth Shaw.
He also chaired the global finance practice at Kaye Scholer, before the firm’s 20127 merger with Arnold & Porter, Seyfarth said.
“Henry’s reputation in the structured finance and securitization space is well-known,” according to a statement from Andrew Lucano, chair of Seyfarth’s corporate department. “He brings deep technical skill, trusted client relationships, and a collaborative mindset that aligns perfectly with our culture.”
Gieseke brings more than three decades of industry experience in complex structured products, particularly residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities, and securitizations involving various other asset-classes, such as student loans, franchise loans and trade receivables.
Karol’s focus is on complex structured transactions, including securitization of auto loans and leases, mortgages, trade finance assets, student loan and a variety of esoteric assets.
Lorie Almon, Seyfarth’s chair and managing partner added that the team is a key piece in the firm’s strategic expansion plans, and especially strengthens the firm’s finance practices within its corporate department.
