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Russell Casper

Partner

Co-Chair, CLOs/Fund Finance Practice

Chicago

+1 312-558-8824

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Co-Chair of Winston & Strawn's CLOs/Fund Finance Practice, Russ advises clients in the areas of fund finance, structured finance, and securities.

Russ focuses his practice in fund finance, structured finance, and securities. His experience includes the representation of asset managers, issuers and finance companies in structuring, formation, and ongoing compliance issues regarding CLOs, warehouse/leverage facilities, and other structured products. He also represents underwriters and issuers in public and private securities offerings.

Recent Experience

US$305M Rated Loan Facility
US$400M GATX Corporation Senior Notes Offering

  • The Legal 500 U.S., Recognized as a "Key Lawyer," Structured Finance: Securitization (2022)
  • The Legal 500 U.S., Structured Finance: Securitization (2018)
  • Legal 500 US

Capabilities

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Fund Finance
Finance
Structured Finance

Recent Experience

US$305M Rated Loan Facility
US$400M GATX Corporation Senior Notes Offering

Credentials

Education

Russ received a B.A. in Economics and Philosophy, magna cum laude, from Colby College in 2002 and a J.D., with high distinction, in 2006 from the University of Iowa College of Law, where he was elected to the Order of the Coif and served as managing editor of the Iowa Law Review.

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