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Mallesons

Banking & Finance: Acquisition Finance

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Banking & Finance: Acquisition Finance - Australia

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Mallesons stands out for its leading banking group which is active on sophisticated financing arrangements for borrowers, lenders and sponsors. The firm boasts an enviable client list, including major domestic and multinational financial institutions, property and infrastructure developers, and investment funds. The team has a sterling reputation in all banking and finance disciplines, including asset, property, acquisition and corporate finance. It also deals with major cross-border aviation and shipping transactions and advises on innovative corporate finance products. The banking team is supported by Mallesons' strong practice in financial services regulation to provide clients with a comprehensive service, as well as top-tier corporate and restructuring service offerings.

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Work Highlights

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  • Mallesons advised Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal on a capital review and potential refinancing of its AUD3 billion senior and mezzanine debt.

  • Mallesons advised Lendlease on the AUD1.2 billion construction financing of the One Circular Quay Development at 1 Alfred Place, Sydney.

Strengths

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  • Their team has deep subject matter expertise coupled with commercial effectiveness. This allows us to focus solely on what moves the needle commercially and do so in a time-effective manner.

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  • The firm has market-leading technical capabilities, which it combines with an ability to work pragmatically with all stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Ken Astridge
    Ken Astridge

    Ken Astridge

    Ken Astridge is one of the leading figures in the property finance sphere, where he has an impressive track record advising on funding major residential and infrastructure developments.

    • Ken is always responsive and provides sound advice in a timely manner. He is great to work with and takes a pragmatic approach to documentation and relevant legal issues.

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    • Ken is an amazing operator who has seen all types of structures. He has a genuine ability to make complex structures understandable. He gives comfort when assessing legal risk.

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  • Yuen-Yee Cho
    Yuen-Yee Cho

    Yuen-Yee Cho

    Yuen-Yee Cho is a leading acquisition and corporate finance lawyer and regularly advises major corporates, banks and private equity funds on complex debt structures.

    • Yuen-Yee is the best lawyer I have ever worked with. Her passion and dedication to her craft come through in every conversation we have. It is a real privilege to work with her.

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    • Yuen-Yee is among the best in her peer group in Australia for complicated acquisition financings.

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  • Dale Rayner
    Dale Rayner

    Dale Rayner

    Dale Rayner is frequently engaged by major domestic and international banks. He has considerable experience in the asset finance sphere, advising on leasing platforms and structured financing arrangements.
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  • Aaron Bourke
    Aaron Bourke

    Aaron Bourke

    Aaron Bourke has an established reputation for corporate finance matters and frequently acts on the arrangement of cross-border facilities.
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  • Andrew Maynes
    Andrew Maynes

    Andrew Maynes

    Andrew Maynes heads King & Wood Mallesons' Sydney office and is regularly called on by both banks and borrowers to advise on a range of corporate financings, from sizeable syndicated borrowing arrangements to green sustainability-linked loans to acquisition financing.

    • Andrew is intellectually very strong with broad financial experience. He is commercial and pragmatic where necessary. He can explain risks simply to allow for effective decision-making.

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    • Andrew is very knowledgeable and responsive to queries. He is willing to work with clients on developing matters and issues.

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  • Jonathan Oldham
    Jonathan Oldham

    Jonathan Oldham

    Jonathan Oldham is based in Melbourne and is co-head of the firm's banking and finance department. He is mandated by both lenders and borrowers to advise on a range of corporate financings, as well as the refinancing of existing debt.

    • Jonathan is really experienced. He knows our business well and is a trusted adviser.

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    • Johnathan is great at communication. He is always available and very responsive. He knows what is important and when to pick up the phone.

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