Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Banking & Finance - Asia-Pacific Region
What the Team is Known For
Allens is noted for its leading full-service practice in Australia with clients that include top-tier domestic and international banks, 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.
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.
Notable practitioners
Alan Maxton, Tom Highnam and Mark Kidston, all based in Sydney, are key contacts at the firm.