Chambers Review
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Banking & Finance: Corporate Finance - Australia
What the Team is Known For
Johnson Winter Slattery is recognised for its well-established borrower-side practice, advising on financing and refinancing matters. Its clients include ASX-listed corporations and private equity firms, as well as private companies and non-bank lenders on certain financing matters. The firm does not appear on major bank panels so as to give borrower clients maximum, conflict-free support. The banking team frequently handles corporate and acquisition finance matters.
Strengths
The firm is very responsive. Its advice is pragmatic, combining both technical and commercial aspects.
Work Highlights
Johnson Winter Slattery advised CBA on its AUD400 million financing of L.C. Dyson's acquisition of the Victorian government's metropolitan zero-emissions bus franchise.
Notable practitioners
David Beckett is recognised for his expertise in acquisition finance and is active on a range of mandates. He is a frequent adviser to private equity houses and corporate borrowers.