Capital Markets: Debt
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Australia
Band 2
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+61 2 9258 6000About
Provided by Ashurst
Ashurst's Asia Pacific Capital Markets practice is one of – if not the – most sophisticated and innovative practices in the market.
We offer a truly global, uniquely-focused Capital Markets practice which covers the full-range of products and transactions across Debt, Equity, Securitisation, Derivatives and Structured Finance. Our unrivalled reputation is based on our technical expertise and track record of developing and bringing to market the most innovative, ground-breaking and cutting-edge structures at the forefront of the marketplace. Our unique ability to apply our experience, insights and techniques to the local market means we have been, and continue to be, instrumental in the development and growth of the capital market landscape in the Asia Pacific region.
The calibre of clients who rely on our advice is another indicator of our strong market standing. Over the past 12 months, we have continued to advise on transactions ranked among the market's most complex, high-profile and high-value. Our team provides clients with real-time execution capabilities on the ground in the region's major commercial centres, and are supported by a fully integrated global network of 28 offices, enabling us to support our clients across multiple jurisdictions.
Chambers Review
Ashurst has a highly commended practice offering in-depth knowledge across the whole spectrum of ECM, DCM and securitisation transactions. The law firm is known for working on novel and bespoke securitisation issues, including portfolio acquisition funding, auto loan and lease securitisation and establishment of fintech securitisation programmes. Ashurst is experienced in the Eurobond and US markets and acts for leading financial institutions, international banks and financiers in addition to its blue-chip corporate client base. The team is frequently instructed on major IPOs and ASX listings and placements.
Work Highlights
- Ashurst acted as counsel to Bank of America's Australian Branch in relation to the benchmark issuance of AUD1.85 billon over four series of notes.
- The firm also acted for Judo Bank on the establishment of its inaugural capital relief term securitisation transaction.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team demonstrate an approachable nature and patience in handling multiple requests, as well as professionalism and technical knowledge."
"Ashurst offer broad and in-depth experience, including of non-mainstream asset classes."
"The team demonstrate an approachable nature and patience in handling multiple requests, as well as professionalism and technical knowledge."
"Ashurst offer broad and in-depth experience, including of non-mainstream asset classes."
Notable Practitioners
Caroline Smart is noted for her commerciality and DCM expertise. Her clients include major banks and corporates and she frequently advises them on bond and note issuance matters.
Jennifer Schlosser focuses on securitisation and structured financing matters, working with major banks and financial services providers, whom she advises on warehouse transactions and structured loans.
"Jennifer Schlosser is very responsive and ready to go above and beyond. She is focussed on the commercial outcome and finding a way through issues."