Banking & Finance: Corporate Finance

Arnold Bloch Leibler is noted for its highly respected property finance practice, particularly with regard to its representation of borrowers, such as property developers, real estate companies and investment groups, in the financing of property acquisitions and developments.The firm also assists borrowers and lenders with corporate financing mandates, including large cross-border syndicated facilities, bespoke bilateral facilities and refinancings. Its clients include private family groups, investment funds, domestic and international banks, and project sponsors and underwriters.

"The team at Arnold Bloch Leibler has established relationships with other law firms and financiers, which leads to pragmatic and constructive negotiations."

"The team provides highly considered but practical advice, delivered promptly."

Arnold Bloch Leibler acted as Australian counsel for the ad hoc group of lenders to GenesisCare, in connection with a debt-for-equity swap as part of GenesisCare’s USD2.1 billion restructure.

Arnold Bloch Leibler advised Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank as agent to the lenders in relation to all Australian law aspects of the restructuring of financing arrangements for McDermott International and the McDermott group of companies.

Ben Mahoney is a respected property finance specialist with noted expertise in the area of property development facilities. "Ben has shown a deep knowledge of the market while being intimately across the transaction details."

Stephen Sharp is an experienced lawyer who is noted for his expertise with regard to property finance matters. "Stephen and his team have very well-rounded experience and are able to operate quite seamlessly across real estate, finance and corporate mandates." "We have a strong relationship with Stephen and value his advice and work highly."