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Provided by Baker McKenzie

Baker McKenzie's Australian Banking & Finance practice represents domestic and international clients across a broad range of areas including corporate finance, real estate finance, project and infrastructure finance, renewables, green and sustainable finance, derivatives, debt capital markets, structured finance, securitisation and financial services advice.

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Banking & Finance: Acquisition Finance - Australia

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What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie is well regarded for its considerable bank-side work in the property sector, assisting lenders with the provision and refinancing of sizeable cross-border facilities. The firm frequently acts for major clients in the renewable energy sphere on significant financing transactions in this sector. Baker McKenzie has strong relationships with Chinese banks, advising on property and corporate finance documentation for the Australian market. The firm leverages its large network of international offices to handle cross-jurisdictional mandates.

Notable practitioners

Duncan McGrath is a key practice contact.

Work Highlights

Provided by Baker McKenzie

  • Baker McKenzie advised Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Company, Cbus Super and Standard Chartered Bank in relation to sale by Lendlease of receivables in respect of the development and construction of the landmark One Sydney Harbour complex in Barangaroo.

  • Baker McKenzie advised JBIC in respect of the risk guarantee it proposed to provide in favour of Export Finance Australia in relation to EFA's financing of Telstra's AUD2.1 billion acquisition of Digicel Pacific.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Baker McKenzie's practice has strong business acumen, a pragmatic approach to advice and transparency in pricing. The team listens to the client and provides practical solutions.

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The team are mobile, experienced and can meet deadlines for finance settlement.

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