Banking & Finance: Acquisition Finance
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Australia
Band 2
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Corrs Chambers Westgarth boasts an established team targeting quality corporate and real estate acquisitions. The team is experienced acting on cross-border mandates for borrowers and lenders, especially supporting international financiers with their Australian activity, and has established credentials assisting foreign private equity clients with Australia financing arrangements and repricing. The law firm acts on a wide range of property matters including acquisitions, developments and refinancings. Its key clients include Coca-Cola, Goldman Sachs and Tritium DCFC.
Work Highlights
- Corrs Chambers Westgarth advised the mandated lead arrangers, underwriters and bookrunners to Stonepeak and Spirit Super on their AUD1.1 billion joint bid for Geelong Port from SAS Trustee and LINX Cargo Care.
- The Corrs team advised Oversea-Chinese Banking on loan facilities provided to the LaSalle group to fund the acquisition of the Crossroads Homemaker Centre in Casula in New South Wales.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Corrs has taken a commercial and pragmatic approach to solving issues. The firm has an ability to prioritise key issues and negotiate effectively. They never missed deadlines."
"They are very strong, not just in handling matters, but also in explaining them in simple terms to help find solutions. The team are always very impressive."
"Corrs has taken a commercial and pragmatic approach to solving issues. The firm has an ability to prioritise key issues and negotiate effectively. They never missed deadlines."
"They are very strong, not just in handling matters, but also in explaining them in simple terms to help find solutions. The team are always very impressive."
Notable Practitioners
John Mosley commands an excellent reputation for acquisition finance work. He advises private and public funds, as well as major banks and other investors.
"John is a brilliant adviser who provides sound and timely advice and consistently delivers great outcomes."
Stewart Robertson has an established reputation for his work in corporate and acquisition finance, with particularly noted expertise where restructuring and multicurrency facilities are concerned.
"He is proactive, provides excellent insight, and I know if he is leading the transaction, I can be sure of a great outcome for all stakeholders."
Brad Husband is head of the Corrs Chambers Westgarth property finance team in Melbourne and counts both bank and non-bank lenders amongst his clientele.
"Brad proactively engages in matters to minimise potential conflicts. He provides a commercial interpretation of negotiated points aligned to the target audience."
Henry Self is well regarded as a property finance specialist who acts prominently on development financing matters.
"Henry provides a very solid and efficient service on real estate financings."
"Henry is very experienced and provides excellent service."