Drew H. Peterson

• Represented major financial institutions as trustee, securities administrator, and custodian in closing numerous public and private CMBS and RMBS transactions. 
• Represented major financial institutions as master servicer in closing numerous public and private RMBS transactions. 
• Represented major financial institutions in closing numerous ABS transactions involving a variety of asset types, including credit card receivables, student loans, equipment leases, auto loans, consumer (including marketplace) loans, auto leases, and health care loans. 
• Represented major financial institutions in various types of disputes and litigation involving the administration of previously closed securitization transactions and servicing transfer issues. 
• Represented major financial institutions as trustee in restructuring securitization transactions to resolve merger-related conflicts related to ERISA and the Investment Company Act of 1940. 
• Represented major financial institutions as trustee in connection with the bankruptcy/insolvency-related issues arising out of the bankruptcy/insolvency of various parties on a multitude of securitization transactions. 
• Represented custodians in mortgage-loan warehousing and other custodial arrangements. 
• Represented a fintech company offering asset-level data analysis in securitization transactions.
• Assisted with securitization transactions incorporating REMIC, grantor trust, and partnership tax structures, the use of derivatives and insurance, and the use of warehousing arrangements and funding facilities. 
• Advising major financial institutions on SEC regulatory compliance issues, including those related to the Sarbanes–Oxley Act, Regulation AB, and reporting requirements under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. 

Drew Peterson is the leader of the Corporate Trust, Agency, & Asset Servicing Team and a member of the Finance Group. He advises financial institutions on a variety of capital markets transactions, with a focus on corporate trust offices offering trustee, custodian, calculation agent, and other administrative services to structured finance and other debt-offering transactions. He is experienced in the issuance and ongoing administration of securitization transactions involving a variety of asset types, including advance receivables, auto loans, student loans, credit card receivables, consumer loans, business loans, and residential and commercial mortgages.

Drew received his J.D. in 2003 from George Mason University and his B.A. in 2000 from Grove City College. He is a member of the Structured Finance Association, CRE Finance Council, and Charlotte Leadership Forum.

Bar Admissions

• North Carolina

Education

• George Mason University (J.D., 2003)
• Grove City College (B.A., 2000)