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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Banking & Finance: Property Finance

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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Banking & Finance: Property Finance - Australia

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is renowned for its full-service practice with high quality capabilities across the sector. The banking and finance team has notable experience in asset leasing matters combined with well-honed expertise acting on high value real estate development and corporate financing and refinancing arrangements, acting for borrowers and lenders. The team has further expertise representing borrowers in relation to acquisition financings. The law firm also operates on complex cross-border financing, leveraging its broader global presence to assist multinational clients.

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Work Highlights

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  • Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer acted for Crescent Capital Partners on the financing of its AUD180 million acquisition of Quantum Radiology.

  • Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advised ISPT Core Fund on the establishment of its AUD1.5 billion sustainability-linked Asian syndicated term loan facility.

Strengths

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  • The firm maintains a relentless attention to detail on all matters, regardless of their size. They are laser-focused on client service and ensure client needs are met.

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  • I feel confident having them on complex matters. I know that they will consider issues thoughtfully and ensure that problems are addressed holistically.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • John Angus
    John Angus

    John Angus

    John Angus has a longstanding reputation in the asset finance and leasing market and has considerable experience in aviation finance.

    • John is very astute and thoughtful in approaching matters.

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  • Hayley Neilson
    Hayley Neilson

    Hayley Neilson

    Hayley Neilson enjoys a strong reputation for acquisition finance, especially in private equity financing transactions, and regularly acts on complex matters.

    • Hayley stands out for her ability to manage complex processes and her clear focus on getting things done.

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    • She creates solutions for large, complex deals.

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  • Melita Cottrell
    Melita Cottrell

    Melita Cottrell

    Melita Cottrell is recognised for her expertise in major property finance matters and regularly acts for large funds, REITs, major banks and other investors.

    • Melita always acts in our best interest. She is easy to work with and provides sound advice.

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    • Melita is an exceptional finance lawyer. She can get up to speed quickly and cut through complex scenarios in a succinct manner.

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  • Steven Catanzariti
    Steven Catanzariti

    Steven Catanzariti

    Steven Catanzariti is an up-and-coming practitioner in the market who specialises in advising Australian and international clients on complex structured finance and asset-based transactions.

    • Steven provides a high level of service and innovative solutions.

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