Reinforcement of Banking and Finance Practice at Mayer Brown through latest recruitment
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Published at 09 Jun 2025
Joint Forces, Fresh Vibes:
Swaggering into the scene like a boss moves, global law powerhouse Mayer Brown has just enlisted partner Joanna Suna to its swanky banking and, dare I say, lucrative finance, and Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLO) practices in the New York City jungle.
Before slicing through the competition and joining forces with us, Suna was a Counsel at the army of global lawyers at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft. That's right; this savvy, sharp attorney cut her teeth in the Big Apple's Capital Markets group.
With Suna on deck, she's expected to shake up the party, offering insight on a slew of transactional and regulatory issues grinning back at Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs) and securities repackaging matters. With battle-hardened veteran experience under her belt, she's no stranger to navigating the labyrinthian legal landscape of every step in the deal's lifespan – origination, warehousing, structuring, execution, closing, post-closing, distribution, and, yes, even liquidation.
Mayer Brown's New York office supreme commander, Allison Aviki, tossed back a toothy grin when she said: "We don't mess around when it comes to high-caliber lateral hires aligning with our global growth plans. Joanna will beef up our clout as a go-to firm boasting top-tier Collateralized Loan Obligation and banking and finance practices in New York, further polishing our A-game in supporting clients with complex transactions."
Ryan Suda, the banking and finance partner who's feeling the heat, chimed in, "Joanna's got the goods. She's doled out canny advice to issuers, underwriters, portfolio managers, and monoline insurers on collateralized loan obligations, securities repackaging, and other types of cunning structured products. Her in-depth know-how of CLO deals and other nimblenapped structured products will be the icing on the cake for clients, and we can't wait to have her thrashing things out on our turf."
Suna took a moment to roll a smoke (just kidding – she doesn't smoke), "I was particularly enticed by Mayer Brown's wallop of legal prowess and international presence. I can't friggin' wait to turn up the heat on Collateralized Loan Obligations at the highest level alongside baller lawyers from various corners of Mayer Brown's offices and practices to fortify our banking and finance practice and maintain that snazzy rep for ravishing client service."
Oh, and in case you're wondering – Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs) tastefully tie together loans from various corporations and then serve up securities derived from those loans as dessert. Yum!
[1] Source: Yahoo Finance[2] Source: Mergers & Acquisitions[3] Source: Law360
- In the dynamic landscape of New York's business and finance sector, Joanna Suna's expertise in Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs) and securities repackaging will significantly strengthen Mayer Brown's banking and finance practices.
- As Mayer Brown expands its global presence, the addition of Joanna Suna to its banking and finance team is expected to bolster the firm's reputation as a leader in complex transactions, particularly in the realm of CLOs.
