Ashurst, Banking & Finance | Chambers Asia-Pacific Profile

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Ashurst's Banking and Finance practice is an established practice with strong capabilities and an impressive track record in handling a diverse range of finance matters across: leveraged and acquisition finance; corporate lending and loan markets; real estate finance; and asset finance and leasing. The team advises leading Australian and international financial institutions, alternative credit providers, multinational corporate borrowers, issuers and government agencies on the full suite of domestic and cross-border financings and finance structures with tens of billion dollars in value.

In particular, we provide clients with:

The full range of banking and financial services, including working with our wider Finance team across the debt and equity capital markets, structured finance and derivatives products, restructuring, insolvency and special situations, and transactional and advisory regulatory.
Experience in executing highly complex transaction structures as opposed to operating only within the traditional spectrum of banking products. For example, we advise clients on first of kind matters such as unitranche financings, US style term loan B structures, sustainability linked fund financings, and pre-IPO margin facilities.
Seamless cross-border and cross-practice team work and transaction management skills with the ability to plan and execute complex and strategically significant projects.

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance: Acquisition Finance - Australia

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Ashurst maintains a highly respected lender-side practice with panel appointments for all of the major Australian banks and frequent engagements from international financial institutions operating in Australia. The team is highly regarded for its expertise in the handling of large syndicated corporate transactions and leveraged acquisitions, adeptly handling cross-border and domestic matters. Ashurst is well reputed for property finance and offers notable experience in the areas of asset finance and leasing, and in advising corporate borrowers on high value and complex refinancing matters. The law firm offers clients a full and global service, drawing on expertise in other practice areas, such as M&A, real estate and tax, with additional benefit from the firm's international presence.

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Work Highlights

Ashurst advised Qantas on its AUD405 million syndicated facilities, secured against new aircraft.
Ashurst advised Ares, Barings and Macquarie in connection with the AUD345 million syndicated financing, supporting the acquisition financing to Oaktree to acquire AZ NGA.

Strengths

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Ashurst are responsive, great communicators and always deliver within timeframes.

Banking & Finance: Acquisition Finance respondent
Asia-Pacific

Ashurst really adds value in an advisory capacity. They provide relevant advice and recommendations in areas where they are subject matter experts.

Banking & Finance: Acquisition Finance respondent
Asia-Pacific

Ashurst are responsive, great communicators and always deliver within timeframes.

Banking & Finance: Acquisition Finance respondent
Asia-Pacific

Ashurst really adds value in an advisory capacity. They provide relevant advice and recommendations in areas where they are subject matter experts.

Banking & Finance: Acquisition Finance respondent
Asia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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Martin Coleman

Band 1

Martin Coleman has a strong reputation for advising on property and infrastructure finance. He is also sought out by major banks and financiers for complex corporate finance issues.

Martin is a highly respected lawyer. He has strong commercial acumen. I always feel confident in his ability to deliver the outcomes we seek.

Martin is one of the foremost practitioners in Melbourne. Martin has great knowledge and one of his strengths is that he's very versatile.

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Shawn Wytenburg

Band 1

Shawn Wytenburg is a leading figure in the space with significant experience in both corporate and acquisition finance matters.

Shawn definitely has the best view of where the market has moved to, compared to any other lawyer in the market. He is also very responsive, which is great from a relationship perspective.

Shawn Wytenberg is easy to deal with. He is collaborative and always looking to get a deal done.

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Brenton Key

Band 2

Brenton Key focuses principally on property finance issues, acting for leading Australian and international banks on transactions across the commercial, residential, industrial and hospitality property spectrum.

Brenton has a deep understanding of the Australian real estate finance market. His experience acting for a range of clients across the sector is valuable for transactions.

Brenton is always responsive and provides sound advice in a timely manner. He takes a pragmatic approach to the legal issues that arise.

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Jock O'Shea

Band 2

Jock O'Shea is singled out by sources for his expertise in asset and property financing, with experience across a range of real estate and asset classes.

Jock's advice is solution-focused and commercial. He provides intelligent insights when designing solutions and structures.

Jock is very timely, pragmatic and commercial.

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Kenneth Nguyen

Band 3

Kenneth Nguyen is head of the Ashurst global loans team and is best known for his adept handling of real estate financings. He advises financiers, including banks and private credit funds, as well as corporate borrowers and developers.

Kenneth is nice, friendly and approachable. He has a very good understanding of what's going on in the market.

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