Marcus Lovatt represents specialist lenders, banks, and asset managers on a range of public and private securitizations, asset-backed financing structures, structured products, and derivative transactions. He handles various asset classes, including residential and commercial mortgages, consumer loans, SME finance, auto finance, credit card receivables, lease receivables, nonperforming loans, and esoteric assets such as litigation receivables.
Marcus works closely with U.S. members of the Structured & Warehouse Finance Team to deliver seamless cross-border advice, including on 144A transactions. He draws on extensive experience – often advising on complex, novel, and multijurisdictional projects – to expertly guide clients through the deal process.
Marcus was previously a partner at a leading global law firm and spent 12 months seconded to the structured derivatives desk at a major UK bank.
Clients describe Marcus as “fantastic – extremely knowledgeable and also highly commercial,” “always calm, friendly, and professional … going to all lengths to make sure the client is happy.” He is someone who provides “excellent advice to our business, helping structure complex transactions, and leading us through the process from start to finish. Always pragmatic and business-oriented, he has helped us achieve significant goals within our transaction business with his dedication and skillset.”
Marcus has been recognized by Chambers UK, Capital Markets: Securitisation and The Legal 500 as a Next-Generation Partner and for his work in Finance: Derivatives and Structured Products.