Chambers Review
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Banking & Finance: Corporate Finance - 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
I feel confident having Allens on a matter that is complex and sophisticated. Allens will consider issues thoughtfully and will consult internally to ensure issues are addressed holistically.
Their technical excellence, commercial insight, and operational efficiency are what distinguish the department as a trusted adviser in high stakes financial transactions.
Work Highlights
Allens advised Spark Infrastructure on its AUD1.8 billion refinancing, along with new hedging strategies related to the expanded debt facility.
Allens advised Greystar on its AUD1.6 billion acquisition of a purpose-built student accommodation portfolio in Australia.
Notable practitioners
Alan is a highly capable partner. He has a deep understanding of the market and adopts a commercial approach to negotiations.
Alan is a very experienced campaigner. He handles highly complex projects with skill, hard work and grace.
He has incredibly deep knowledge and is experienced.
Tom is one of the market leaders for fund financing engagements. He is highly commercial and able to simplify complex issues.
David Couper is co-head of Allens' leveraged finance team. He has built a considerable reputation acting on debt financings for commercial and private equity clients.
David is an excellent performer. He is smart, commercial and efficient. He also understands both local and global terms, which helps get a deal done.
David is very good at explaining legal concepts. He explains why you should be comfortable and why you shouldn't.
Jo Folan heads the property finance practice and is known for representing borrowers, lenders and sponsors in significant mandates.
Jo is easy to work with and provides sound advice. One of the best things about working with Jo is that she is able to cut through things to provide a simple ‘yes’ or ‘no' answer.
Jo is a highly capable partner. She has a strong commercial acumen, a deep understanding of the latest market dynamics and adopts a very commercial approach to negotiations.