King & Spalding Welcomes Return of Structured Finance Experts Martin Eid and Katie Weiss to New York Office
King & Spalding is excited to announce the return of structured finance partners Katie Weiss and Martin Eid. The two seasoned experts will be joining the firm’s Finance and Restructuring practice group in their New York office. Eid has already rejoined, and Weiss will be coming back in the next few weeks.
"Katie and Martin are stars in the structured finance world, and we are thrilled they are returning to King & Spalding," said Carolyn Alford, who leads the Finance and Restructuring practice group. "Asset-backed credit, including complex securitization that Katie and Martin specialize in, is growing rapidly as banks and asset managers seek innovative solutions. Their energy and expertise will be vital in expanding our lending and underwriting capabilities."
Expertise in Esoteric and Complex Securitization
Eid and Weiss focus on innovative financial structures, particularly in esoteric capital markets securitization. Their skills cover whole business, digital infrastructure, and media royalties securitizations, along with structured private credit facilities.
Background and Achievements
Katie Weiss: She has over a decade of experience, advising financial institutions and corporate issuers on complex securitizations. Her expertise lies in digital infrastructure and whole business securitizations. She is highly regarded, ranked Band 2 Chambers USA for Securitization: Whole Business, and listed as a "Next Generation Partner" by Legal 500. She holds a law degree from Harvard Law School.
Martin Eid: With over 15 years in the field, Eid specializes in whole business, media royalties, and digital infrastructure securitizations. He is also ranked Band 2 in Chambers USA. Eid has his law degree from University of Cambridge, Trinity College, and can practice in both New York and England & Wales.
Weiss and Eid are joining from Milbank, but they were previously partners at King & Spalding, making this a homecoming for the talented pair.
Benefits for King & Spalding’s Growing Finance Practice
The firm's Finance and Restructuring practice group includes over 100 lawyers across 11 global offices. This group caters to top banks, global asset managers, and private credit funds, making it a significant player in the financial legal services sector.
With Weiss and Eid back in the fold, King & Spalding will further strengthen its capabilities and innovation in structured finance. The hiring move is seen as a strategic step to meet the rising demand from private credit funds seeking asset-backed opportunities.
About King & Spalding
King & Spalding is an international law firm, representing various clients, including half of the Fortune Global 100. The firm boasts 1,300 lawyers across 24 offices in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Known for their quality and expertise, they have handled cases in over 160 countries, earning accolades for their commitment to client service and results.
Stay tuned for more updates on how Katie Weiss and Martin Eid contribute to the innovative solutions and growth at King & Spalding.
