He has particular focus on renewable energy assets and projects (including residential and industrial solar), auto loans, leases, aviation assets, trade receivables and certain esoteric assets such as cryptocurrencies. He also advises on the warehousing, structuring and ongoing management of securitizations backed by broadly syndicated and private credit/middle-market leveraged corporate loans through collateralized loan obligation (CLO) vehicles.

Representing key players throughout the financing lifecycle, Ari advises operating companies, issuers, sponsors, asset managers, arranging banks, borrowers, lenders, and investors. He provides strategic counsel to deal teams, structurers and legal units on all matters with respect to negotiation, execution, securities laws, regulatory matters and commercial issues, including advice on exempt securities offerings under Rule 144A, Regulation S and Regulation D private placements, the Volcker Rule and other SEC rules, as well as risk retention compliance and financing.

Ari’s broad experience advising different parties across structured credit and securitized products enables him to create technical and practical solutions to guide transactions across almost any roadblock. He prides himself on his ability to provide straightforward commercial advice and accurate assessments of companies, people, structures, deal economics and pathways to optimal outcomes for his clients.