Norton Rose Fulbright expands Europe securitisation practice with new partner hire

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has announced the appointment of Samir Bensaker as a partner in its securitisation and structured finance practice.

Samir joins Norton Rose Fulbright from Gide Loyrette Nouel, where he developed a leading transactional finance practice focused on securitisation and related structured finance transactions, primarily in connection with the French market.

Samir 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 a broad range of asset classes, including trade receivables, consumer and SME loans, residential mortgages, renewable energy, and infrastructure.

He is dual-qualified in France and England & Wales and will operate across Norton Rose Fulbright's London and Paris offices.

Madhavi Gosavi, Head of Banking and Finance, Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific, 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, said:

"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."

Samir commented:

"I am delighted to join Norton Rose Fulbright, a firm recognised for its innovative approach in client relationships and its global securitisation and structured finance teams. I look forward to working with the team to deliver exceptional solutions for our clients and contribute to the firm's continued success across Europe."

Recently, Norton Rose Fulbright further enhanced its securitisation capabilities with the addition of Melbourne-based partner Brad Robinson and the promotion of Melbourne-based Adele Gray to partner.