Project Finance
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Australia
Band 3
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Gilbert + Tobin is a prominent project finance practice that frequently represents banks, sponsors and borrowers in relation to substantial financings and refinancings of infrastructure projects in a variety of sectors, including aviation, education, water services and healthcare. The team is particularly active on the financing of renewable energy, mining and natural resources projects. It handles PPPs and advises on projects involving the privatisation of assets. Key clients include MIRA and Alinta Energy.
Work Highlights
- Gilbert + Tobin represented MP Water, jointly owned by Veolia Water Australia and Infrastructure Capital Group, in relation to its project for the build and operation of a water treatment plant at the Springvale Mine in New South Wales.
Strengths
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"Gilbert + Tobin's lawyers are well versed, and offer good market intelligence."
"They have an excellent understanding of the business drivers, opportunities and risks."
"Gilbert + Tobin's lawyers are well versed, and offer good market intelligence."
"They have an excellent understanding of the business drivers, opportunities and risks."
Notable Practitioners
John Schembri maintains a strong, Sydney-based practice, largely focused on assisting lenders and borrowers on sizeable energy and transport infrastructure projects.
"John is an outstanding lawyer with tons of experience in different situations."
"John has a very strong reputation. He is very good at getting deals done. The advice given is in the best interest of the lenders but is also designed to get solutions, and that is very useful."
Simon Lynch maintains a broad banking and finance practice from the Melbourne office and offers proven project finance experience, particularly where wind and solar energy projects are concerned. His expertise extends notably to the management of transactions with significant cross-border aspects.
"Simon is different because he carries so much weight in Australia and regionally. His ability to delineate the issue and resolve it is incredibly valuable."
"Simon is excellent. He and his team are hard-working, diligent and responsive. Simon is well connected and knowledgeable."