Merryn Craske

Partner, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius UK LLP

Merryn Craske advises banks, originators, alternative investment funds, private equity firms, and other market
participants in relation to securitisation and structured finance transactions in a range of asset classes. These
include trade receivables in numerous jurisdictions, dealer floorplan receivables, auto loans and leases,
equipment leases, shipping receivables, energy-related receivables, residential mortgages, commercial
mortgages, consumer loans, student loans, and insurance premium loans. In addition, Merryn has experience of
advising in relation to a number of asset-backed commercial paper and commercial paper programs. She also
frequently advises clients on the EU and UK Securitisation Regulations and related regulations.

Merryn assists clients with structuring and documenting multijurisdictional securitisations, working closely with
local counsel to provide solution-focused advice. She has worked on transactions with originators in Australia,
Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, the
Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, and the
United States. She follows closely developments relating to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) in
securitisation. She has handled innovative and fintech transactions.
Merryn is frequently involved with regulatory matters relating to the securitisation industry, including working
with the Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME) and the Structured Finance Association (SFA), and
speaks frequently at industry conferences. She also has experience with other banking and finance transactions,
including secured lending, project finance, acquisition finance, derivatives, and debt capital markets.
Clients describe Merryn as “one of the most knowledgeable and capable lawyers in the trade and structured
finance industry” and “an exceptional professional—very hardworking, going the extra mile and knowing the
subject extremely well.” She has been called “a ‘go-to’ expert in trade receivables securitisation” as well as
“approachable and has a pragmatic approach resulting in effective and efficient solutions”. Clients say she “is
held in high esteem for her expertise in auto securitization and trade receivable transactions”; is “highly
responsive” and “an effective communicator”; and “provides value-added and high-quality legal and regulatory
analysis.” They further note that Merryn is “incredibly prepared and a hard worker”; “very knowledgeable and
pragmatic”; and “knows about the clients’ needs and is a great communicator.”

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