Banking & Finance: Property Finance
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Australia
Band 4
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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. The firm leverages its large network of international offices to handle cross-jurisdictional mandates. Its key clients include CEP.Energy, Virtus and Westpac.
Charlie Detmold and Duncan McGrath are key contacts for clients.
Work Highlights
- Baker McKenzie advised the joint lead arrangers on financing EQT's AUD2.4 billion acquisition of Icon.
- The firm also advised OMERS Infrastructure on negotiating and documenting a committed non-recourse financing package from NAB and RBC for its AUD950 million acquisition of TPG Telecom's mobile towers assets and rooftop portfolio.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"All of the lawyers we have worked with at Bakers are very strong and can handle complex and sophisticated matters. They are very responsive and can handle many different types of matters effectively."
"The team is well rounded and very responsive, with strong up-and-comers."
"All of the lawyers we have worked with at Bakers are very strong and can handle complex and sophisticated matters. They are very responsive and can handle many different types of matters effectively."
"The team is well rounded and very responsive, with strong up-and-comers."