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Gilbert + Tobin

Banking & Finance: Corporate Finance

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Banking and Finance

The right capital structure can define a deal’s success. With a depth of global and local debt markets expertise, we can anticipate and mitigate legal and commercial issues before they arise.

How we can help

Our Banking and Finance lawyers share unrivalled experience advising on major domestic and cross-border transactions and many have practiced in Europe, Asia, the United States or in house with our clients. Our strong relationships with global investment banks provide us with a broader perspective on what’s required and we are one of the few firms in Australia that act as counsel for all four major trading banks.

Our Services

  • Acquisition and leveraged finance 
  • Corporate finance 
  • Debt capital markets and securitisation 
  • Project finance and public-private partnerships (PPP) 
  • Real estate finance
  • Sustainable finance
  • Reconstruction and corporate recovery
  • Structured finance 

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Banking & Finance: Corporate Finance - Australia

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Gilbert + Tobin boasts a top-tier practice advising market-leading acquisition finance players and possessing strong expertise with regard to large corporate refinancings. The firm has extensive experience acting on complex financings for private equity sponsors, banks and corporations. Its banking and finance team handles cross-border deals, especially those involving US private equity and US term loan B markets. It also enjoys an established reputation acting for both borrowers and lenders, including international investment banks.

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Work Highlights

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  • Gilbert + Tobin acted as lender's counsel to Ares, QIC, Nomura and Westpac on various facilities in connection with Genesis Capital's conditional off-market takeover offer of Pacific Smiles.

  • Gilbert + Tobin advised Jefferies Finance as the mandated lead arranger on the AUD495 million refinancing of Journey Beyond Group's debt.

Strengths

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  • They have the ability to explain concepts in simple language, identify issues that may impact our comfort level, and provide pragmatic and clever solutions.

    Banking & Finance: Corporate Finance respondentGlobal

  • Gilbert + Tobin are an ideal partner for fast-paced deals. They are highly responsive, work well under tight timeframes and provide clear, actionable advice.

    Banking & Finance: Corporate Finance respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Gail Christopher
    Gail Christopher

    Gail Christopher

    Gail Christopher enjoys a strong reputation for her acquisition finance work and frequently provides advice to an impressive clientele consisting of major private equity firms and banks.

    • Gail is extremely knowledgeable and a highly skilled lawyer. She is very attentive and responsive to ensure deals are executed. She is very well regarded in the market.

      Banking & Finance: Corporate Finance respondentGlobal

    • Gail is an industry leader in her field of expertise. Her commercial acumen, professional conduct and commitment to service quality are unmatched.

      Banking & Finance: Corporate Finance respondentGlobal
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  • John Schembri
    John Schembri

    John Schembri

    John Schembri maintains his longstanding reputation as a leading acquisition and corporate finance lawyer.

    • John is the most experienced lawyer in the market. He has an answer to any question you have. You really get the sense he understands the evolution of financing.

      Banking & Finance: Corporate Finance respondentGlobal

    • John is one of the best lawyers to work with on transactions. He is commercial, approachable and able to explain complex legal concepts clearly to his clients.

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  • Simon Lynch
    Simon Lynch

    Simon Lynch

    Simon Lynch has considerable experience in corporate and acquisition finance and is frequently sought after for major mandates.
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  • Stuart Cormack
    Stuart Cormack

    Stuart Cormack

    Stuart Cormack is active advising both lenders and sponsors on high profile leveraged finance mandates and acquisition facilities.

    • He is very good at problem-solving, has a great range and is always super keen to be constructive.

      Banking & Finance: Corporate Finance respondentGlobal

    • When you're in the trenches of a transaction, Stuart is someone you want to have in your corner. He is technically excellent, solution-focused and fantastic at managing stakeholders.

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