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Introduction
Ripley Hastings practices in the securitization industry, representing corporate trustees and other market participants in a wide range of transactions and conflicts.
Ripley has a general background in corporate and business law, including corporate finance, securities law and business litigation at the trial and appellate levels in both state and federal court.
My focus
Corporate Trustees
I represent corporate trustees in all aspects of their business, assisting in the creation, administration, and dissolution of traditional and non-traditional corporate trust products; developing clear and protective documentation for the trustee role; and defending trustee institutions from inappropriate risk. In the past few years, I’ve participated in the pre-market warehousing and subsequent issuance of several billion dollars of securities in new CLO, agency, and corporate debt issuances.
Issuers
In recent years, I have also represented and advised special purpose, off-shore, and on-shore issuers and co-issuers in the structured finance and insurance-linked securities markets with respect to disputes arising from the issuance, sale, and administration of structured and insurance-linked products, including securities litigation filed in New York, Tennessee, and Florida.
Looking ahead
I see an increasingly complex environment for fiduciaries in today’s global markets. I focus on helping my clients achieve their business objectives safely.
Admitted to practice
Massachusetts
Maine
Education
University of Connecticut School of Law, J.D., with honors
Yale College, B.A., cum laude
Professional activities
- Maine Bar Association
- Massachusetts Bar Associations
- American Bankers Association
- Structured Finance Association
- Massachusetts Moderators Association, director
- Town of Weston, Massachusetts, elected town moderator
- Board of Selectmen, member and chair (1997–2003)
- Finance Committee, member and chair (1995–1996)
- School Committee, member and chair (1985–1994)
- First Parish Church in Weston, clerk (2007–2016)
Recognition
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Peer Review Rated
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