Michael is the International Practice Group Head of our Financial Markets and Real Estate (FMR) Practice, Head of the firm’s UK Structured Finance and Derivatives Group, and Co-Head of the cross-border Structured Finance, Products and Markets team. Michael is also a member of the firm's International Executive Committee.
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 originators, funders (including banks and direct lenders), sponsors, arrangers, and lead managers.
Michael is recognised as a leading partner for securitisation in Legal 500 UK 2025, and is ranked for securitisation in Chambers and Partners UK 2026. He is also mentioned in the Derivatives and Structured Products section of Legal 500 UK 2025.
"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) – Excellent commercial advice and always able to provide practical solutions based on extensive experience. Very accessible and great to work with." – Legal 500 UK, 2025.
_11zon.jpg?crop=300,495&format=webply&auto=webp)
