About Chris DiAngelo

Chris DiAngelo offers clients a thorough understanding of the interplay of deal structuring and cashflow modeling with the legal principles applicable to financial products. He is widely recognized in the financial services industry, where his command of business, legal and policymaking has enabled him to participate in the development of many innovative — and often replicated — deal structures.

Solving funding challenges

For large banks, asset managers, finance companies and government entities, Chris offers long experience in all areas of structured financial products. Participants and institutions in the financial services industry have repeatedly turned to Chris to solve complex structuring and legal issues.

Chris's depth of knowledge and experience has him well-positioned to quickly assess a client's goals and advise on the best options. Clients also benefit from his deep contacts throughout the industry and in the government. He has long been involved with the Structured Finance Association (SFA) and has served on its board and executive committee. He has also acted as chairman of the SFA's political action committee and co-chair of its legal counsel committee.

His legal and cash-flow structuring background has allowed him to participate in landmark financing deals. He assisted in developing the REMIC credit risk transfer structure, which marked an evolution in financing techniques, opening the US residential mortgage credit market to an increased number of sources of private capital. Clients have high praise for his ability to manage complex deals, stating, “Chris brings tremendous knowledge and experience. He identifies and minimizes risk, whilst looking for commercial and efficient solutions." (Chambers USA 2025) He is also widely recognized for his ability to communicate complex topics in a straightforward manner. "He is one of the most creative and thoughtful attorneys we have ever worked with." (Chambers USA 2026).

Chris's expertise includes a detailed familiarity with the legal architecture of various insolvency regimes, tax, government lending and guaranty programs, regulatory capital and securities laws. Before entering law, he was an economist.

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“His awareness of the smallest developments that could be helpful to your business is unreal, as is his ability to sort out solutions to tricky client structuring issues." "Chris has a rare combination of technical insight, commercial pragmatism and client service. He sees the full picture, anticipates issues before they arise and ensures the entire team executes with precision and speed."

Chambers USA 2026
(USA Nationwide, Capital Markets: Securitization: ABS/RMBS) survey response

Practice Focus

  • Representing financial institutions in mortgage finance, structured finance and securitization deals
  • Advising on regulations governing the financial services industry
  • Advising on housing and mortgage policy reform
  • Consulting with government and industry regulators on financing issues
  • Developing innovative solutions for funding challenges of financial institutions
  • Advising funds and asset management clients on financing and structuring matters
  • Counseling on nonprofit organization finance

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Education
  • Columbia Law School, JD
  • The City University of New York, MA, Economics
  • Williams College, BA
Bar Admissions
  • New York
Professional & Community Involvement
  • Association of the Bar of the City of New York
  • Commercial Real Estate Finance Council
  • Structured Finance Association
  • National Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders
Recognitions
Recognized or listed in the following:
  • Best Lawyers in America
    Securitization and Structured Finance Law, 2013–2026
  • Chambers Global
    Capital Markets: Securitisation, USA, 2010, 2012–2021
    Capital Markets: Securitisation: RMBS, USA, 2021–2026
    Capital Markets: Securitisation: ABS, USA, 2022–2026
  • Chambers USA
    Capital Markets: Securitisation, 2012–2020
    Capital Markets: Securitisation RMBS, 2012–2017, 2020–2026
    Capital Markets: Securitisation ABS, 2021–2026
  • The Legal 500 United States
    Hall of Fame, 2023–2026
    Recommended Attorney, 2013–2022
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