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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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The firm’ equity capital markets practice is known for its unrivalled depth of experience and industry knowledge, covering the full range of equity and equity-linked work types. These include complex and innovative offerings of securities, initial public offerings and secondary fundraisings and many of them forming part of broader and sophisticated refinancings, acquisition financings and restructurings.  

The weight of our experience and the sheer volume of matters we advise on means our team delivers significant value, commercial assistance, insights and direction to clients, whichever sector they operate in. The firm’s equity capital markets team is leading the way in the use of technology advancements in capital markets transactions to provide substantial efficiencies to our clients.  

We have excellent relationships with Australian regulators, including ASIC, ASX and FIRB, and a proven track record and reputation of working effectively with other advisors such as investment banks and accounting firms.

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Capital Markets: Equity - Australia

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is recognised for its highly respected team handling an array of DCM, ECM and securitisation work. The equity capital markets team maintains a strong reputation for acting for issuers on highly complex and innovative matters, including high profile IPOs, dual listings and hybrid issuances. The firm boasts significant experience in the Eurobond and US private placement spheres. Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is also noted for its depth of experience interacting with key regulators in the market.

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Work Highlights

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  • Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer represented AusNet on its AUD950 million issuance of hybrid notes.

  • The firm advised CIC on the sale of its shares in Goodman Group by way of

    block trade, valued at approximately AUD1.9 billion.

Strengths

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  • The firm offers technical excellence, calmness under pressure and a systematic approach to identifying, qualifying and resolving issues. They are highly competent in identifying and resolving complex.

    Capital Markets: Equity respondentAsia-Pacific

  • The team at HSF is able to leverage its knowledge and understanding of financing facilities. They are reliable, competent and have good attention to detail.

    Capital Markets: Equity respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Philippa Stone
    Philippa Stone

    Philippa Stone

    Philippa Stone is widely reputed as the dominant practitioner with regard to ECM matters, often being the lawyer of choice for issuers, underwriters and lead managers on major IPOs and secondary capital raising.

    • Phillipa is amazing and a leading lawyer in the ECM space. She's extremely knowledgeable and very good at understanding the commercial drivers of every business.

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentAsia-Pacific

    • Philippa is very practical, always available and provides accurate and pragmatic advice.

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentAsia-Pacific
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  • Michael Ziegelaar
    Michael Ziegelaar

    Michael Ziegelaar

    Michael Ziegelaar has an active practice advising corporates on institutional placements, security purchase plans and IPOs.

    • Michael has excellent technical skills, but what differentiates him is his extensive network and ability to solve complex commercial problems that aren’t just legal.

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentAsia-Pacific

    • Michael is a proven performer who works tirelessly to get the deal done.

      Capital Markets: Equity respondentAsia-Pacific
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  • Philip Hart
    Philip Hart

    Philip Hart

    Philip Hart advises issuers, joint lead managers and underwriters on a range of IPOs, offerings and raisings.
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  • Tim McEwen
    Tim McEwen

    Tim McEwen

    Tim McEwen is a highly regarded lawyer in the ECM space who frequently acts for corporate clients in relation to issuances and listings.
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  • Patrick Lowden
    Patrick Lowden

    Patrick Lowden

    Patrick Lowden is an established DCM lawyer with a wealth of experience acting for clients on debt capital raisings, including note and bond issuances.
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