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Provided by Allens

Allens has one of the largest and most dynamic groups of banking specialists in the region.
Our practice extends across project finance, acquisition and leveraged finance, securitisation and debt capital markets, asset finance and corporate and property finance. With offices in major cities in Australia, Vietnam and PNG, we consistently work on the highest profile financing transactions in the Asia Pacific region, offering a highly commercial service. We regularly lead the charge on financings involving new and innovative structures and alternative sources of funding.
In Australia, we have more specialist partners in this area than any other top tier firm. We are one of the few firms to feature on every major legal panel in the Australian finance market and advise some of the world's leading financial institutions, as well as a large number of corporate borrowers from a range of industries.
In Vietnam, Allens' Banking & Finance practice is best known for working on the largest and most complex financings in the country, particularly the financing of major resources, power and infrastructure projects. We have acted on more major projects in Vietnam than any other firm and are well-known for cross-border complex financing.
Our presence in Asia continues to strengthen through our international alliance with Linklaters, servicing banks, their clients and our own corporate clients in multi-jurisdictional transactions and with multi-level funding arrangements.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Banking & Finance - Asia-Pacific Region

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Allens is noted for its leading full-service practice in Australia with top-tier domestic and international bank clients, as well as global corporates and funds. The firm possesses a market-leading acquisition finance practice with notable strengths in the areas of defence and logistics acquisitions, and is very well regarded for property financing and large syndicated corporate financing. The legal team is prominent in asset finance and leasing, operating across all major asset classes, notably including aircraft and automotive. Allens is also able to leverage its alliance with the global Linklaters network to further assist clients.

Notable practitioners

Alan Maxton, Tom Highnam and Mark Kidston, all based in Sydney, are key contacts at the firm.

Work Highlights

  • Allens advised Greystar on its AUD1.6 billion acquisition of a purpose-built student accommodation portfolio in Australia.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

I feel confident having Allens on complex matters. They thoughtfully contemplate issues and consult internally to ensure that issues are addressed holistically.

Banking & Finance respondent
Asia-Pacific

The team at Allens have deep subject matter expertise, a client-friendly approach, market awareness of precedents and trends, and strong regulatory relationships and understanding.

Banking & Finance respondent
Asia-Pacific