James Jirtle

James Jirtle, a partner in Dechert’s global finance practice, brings significant expertise in structured credit. Based in Dechert’s London office, Mr. Jirtle represents arrangers, managers, sponsors, issuers and investors on collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) and a broad range of structured finance transactions. He also has extensive experience with a variety of asset backed securities transactions. He has played a pivotal role in advising:

• Arrangers and managers on numerous European CLOs.
• Issuers and investors on the warehousing and securitization of various assets, including trade receivables and physical commodities.
• Issuers, arrangers and investors on compliance with European securitization regulation requirements.

Mr. Jirtle’s extensive experience encompasses risk retention and regulatory matters, positioning him as a key resource for clients navigating complex financial landscapes. He is recognized by The Legal 500 UK (2025) for securitization.