Mayer Brown added structured finance lawyer Michelle Herman has joined the firm as a partner in New York in its global trade finance practice. Herman joins from Jones Day and brings extensive experience advising borrowers and lenders on domestic and cross-border financing transactions across a broad range of asset classes, including trade receivables, commercial loans, installment sales contracts, auto and equipment loans and leases, trademarks, natural gas assets and other structured finance products.
“We’ve had the pleasure of working across the table from Michelle on many trade-related financings for more than a decade, so we know Michelle is a highly sophisticated structured finance lawyer who brings a wealth of in-demand experience that is critical to our clients active in securitizations and similar financings of trade receivables and other assets,” Zachary Carrier, partner in Mayer Brown’s global trade finance practice, said. “Her deep technical knowledge, commercial judgment and proven ability to advise clients on complex structured finance transactions make her an outstanding addition to our team. As client demand for sophisticated financing solutions continues to grow, Michelle will further enhance our ability to deliver the exceptional service and innovative guidance our clients expect from Mayer Brown.”
Massimo Capretta, leader of Mayer Brown’s global trade finance practice, added, “Michelle is a wonderful addition to our market leading global trade finance offering and helps us to continue to expand our capacity to serve our key clients globally.”
Herman has particular experience in trade receivables securitizations and other structured finance matters. Her ability to navigate the bankruptcy, accounting and commercial considerations that arise in sophisticated financing structures enables her to provide practical, business-oriented advice to clients. Her experience further strengthens Mayer Brown’s global trade finance practice and expands the firm’s capabilities in New York.
“Joining Mayer Brown gives me the opportunity to work within a structured finance practice that is the market leader, one that I have worked opposite for many years and that I enormously respect and admire,” Herman said. “It also provides me with the resources and platform to continue serving my existing client relationships while expanding the types of transactions and clients I am able to work with.”
Allison Aviki, managing partner of Mayer Brown’s New York office, added, “As we continue to invest in strategic areas of the business, we remain focused on attracting exceptional talent and providing a platform where lawyers build and grow successful practices. We are delighted to welcome Michelle to Mayer Brown.”
