Law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has announced the appointment of Samir Bensaker as a partner in its securitisation and structured finance practice, to support growth in its European securitisation practice.
Bensaker (pictured), who is dual-qualified in France and England & Wales, joins Norton Rose Fulbright from Gide Loyrette Nouel, where he developed a practice focused on securitisation and related structured finance transactions, primarily in connection with the French market.
He has worked across traditional securitisation transactions, credit portfolio sales and acquisitions and risk transfer transactions, as well as regulatory advice under key frameworks such as the EU Securitisation Regulation, the NPL Directive and the CRR. He has advised on asset classes including trade receivables, consumer and SME loans, residential mortgages, renewable energy, and infrastructure.
Madhavi Gosavi, head of Banking and Finance, Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific, Norton Rose Fulbright, commented: “Samir’s arrival supports our global growth strategy expand our securitisation and wider banking and finance capabilities across our region, enabling the firm to better serve clients in key financial hubs and capture opportunities in growth areas such as a European data centre financing. Samir’s deep experience will allow us to unlock new opportunities for clients and strengthen our position as a leading adviser on complex cross-border securitisation transactions.”
Partner David Shearer, who leads Norton Rose Fulbright’s European securitisation practice, added: “We are delighted to be welcoming Samir into Norton Rose Fulbright’s vibrant and growing European Securitisation practice. Samir’s mix of technical expertise, market knowledge and client friendly approach make him the ideal person to lead our French law securitisation offering. We look forward to working with him for many years to come.”
