Orrick announced today the expansion of its European debt finance platform with the addition of partners Suzanne Bell and William Bibby to its Structured Finance team in London. Both join the firm from Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, continuing Orrick’s strategic investment in its global finance capabilities.
Suzanne and Will join a debt finance platform that was significantly bolstered in October by the addition of a 40-lawyer transatlantic collateralized loan obligation (CLO) and asset-backed lending team. Their arrival complements Orrick’s top-tier U.S. ABS and esoterics offering, deepening the firm’s ability to handle complex cross-border transactions.
Suzanne is a Chambers and Legal 500 ranked asset-backed securitizations (ABS) practitioner with extensive experience in traditional and esoteric cross-border transactions, including NAV credit facilities. Will, recognized as a Chambers “Rising Star,” brings specialized UK and cross-border expertise in residential mortgages and consumer finance warehouse and securitization transactions.
“We’re delighted to add Suzie and Will to our platform. Their impressive ABS practice enhances our platform and brings to London strong capabilities in areas where Orrick has long been a U.S. leader,” said London Partner David Quirolo. “Our CLO and asset-backed finance work, on both sides of the Atlantic, has been on fire since joining Orrick.”
Orrick’s momentum in the structured finance space is reflected in its recent rankings, including being named the No. 3 global CLO arranger counsel by volume for 2025 in both Europe and the U.S. by Octus. The firm also holds more Chambers Band 1 and 2 rankings across securitization asset classes in the United States and UK than any other firm.
“The integration of our new CLO team has exceeded our expectations by every measure – including continuing their streak of first-to-market transactions,” said Leah Sanzari, Orrick’s Global Structured Finance Group Leader. “With Suzie and Will, we’re continuing to add top talent to help our clients pioneer the innovative financial products of the future.”
Source: www.orrick.com
