Michael is the International Head of Financial Markets and Real Estate and a securitisation partner based in London. He has extensive experience advising on a broad range of asset-backed structures, including public and private securitisations, covered bonds, warehouse facilities, asset-backed lending and specialty finance, receivables financing, and portfolio acquisitions. Michael has a particular focus on innovative asset-backed structures and asset classes, and regularly acts for funders, originators, sponsors, arrangers, and lead managers.
Michael is recognised as a leading partner for securitisation in Legal 500 UK 202, and is ranked for securitisation in Chambers and Partners UK 2026.
Michael is also a member of the firm's International Executive Committee.
"Michael is the 'expert's expert'; he is commercial, direct, a clear communicator and someone who keeps the client's outcomes at the heart of any decision and advice given." – Chambers and Partners UK, 2026.
“Michael Lorraine (partner) is a stand-out individual in structured finance and has the respect of all parties in transactions.” – Legal 500, 2026
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