Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Banking & Finance: Asset Finance & Leasing - Australia
What the Team is Known For
Allens is noted for its leading full-service practice 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 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.
Strengths
Allens has multiple skilful local partners, with key relationships offshore where needed. Partners are very responsive, thoughtful, and always willing to debate ideas and challenge the status quo.
They are extremely capable of handling complex matters, with service levels that are second to none.
Work Highlights
Allens advised a syndicate of 12 lenders, led by HSBC and Westpac, on Northern Star's sustainability-linked corporate financing, which included a AUD1.5 billion syndicated loan facility.
The Allens team advised Brookfield Asset Management and MidOcean Energy on the proposed acquisition of Origin Energy.
Notable practitioners
Alan Maxton is a leader in his field.
I have found him to be effective, commercial and reasonable in his dealings.
He is pragmatic and gets things done efficiently and, when required, creatively.
Tom Highnam has been great. He is well trusted within our business across our product, coverage, credit and legal teams.
Jo Folan heads the property finance practice and is known for representing borrowers, lenders and sponsors in significant mandates.
Jo Folan provides accurate, timely advice that takes into consideration the commercial priorities of the transaction while ensuring lenders are adequately protected