Banking & Finance: Asset Finance & Leasing
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Australia
Band 3
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MinterEllison maintains a market-leading property financing practice acting on substantial facilities for real estate acquisitions and construction projects, including green loan facilities. The firm is recognised for its expertise in acting for borrowers and lenders across infrastructure acquisitions as well as asset finance and leasing matters, especially in the aviation sector. The team has established relationships with leading domestic banks and multinational investment banks, as well as with prominent non-bank lenders. Key clients include AMP Capital, Bolton Clarke and Qantas.
Work Highlights
- MinterEllison advised a syndicate of 12 banks on AUD1.47 billion secured facilities to Scape to fund 27 student accommodation buildings across Australia.
- The firm represented the lendersin the funding of ESR's Australia Development Partnership fund, a develop-to-hold logistics fund.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They provide a very strong legal perspective when negotiating complex issues, but this doesn't come at the cost of a commercial lens."
"They can get their heads around complicated financing and due diligence and have the resources, so responses are elite. The way they manage tight turnarounds from a financing perspective is a standout."
"They provide a very strong legal perspective when negotiating complex issues, but this doesn't come at the cost of a commercial lens."
"They can get their heads around complicated financing and due diligence and have the resources, so responses are elite. The way they manage tight turnarounds from a financing perspective is a standout."
Notable Practitioners
Daniel Marks is a leading figure for property finance and regularly advises bank syndicates on high-value facilities.
"Daniel is an excellent banking lawyer and someone I wanted to specifically shout out."
"Daniel is a standout."
Tony Berriman is a seasoned practitioner who enjoys a leading reputation in the property finance space. He boasts an impressive track record advising institutional banks and large property developments on major developments and real estate transactions.
James Mok acts on asset finance mandates, most notably in the aviation sector. He is a frequent adviser to aviation companies and major banks
Leigh De Jong acts for investors, banks, developers and REITs on complex and high-value property finance transactions.
"I highly rate Leigh in the commercial real estate financing area and his ability to deliver a transaction."
"He'll have seen every issue before and has an excellent sense of the market; he's an incredibly safe pair of hands."
John Elias operates a respected asset finance practice, acting for both domestic and international banks, other financial institutions and leading corporates.
Matthew Cunningham receives plaudits for his corporate finance activity, and is noted for his presence in the agribusiness sector.
"Matthew is a great conduit to the MinterEllison brand. He is constantly available and has strong commercial awareness."