MinterEllison, Banking & Finance | Chambers Asia-Pacific Profile

About

Provided by MinterEllison

Amid sweeping sectoral change, we're supporting financial institutions to realise their goals. Our multi-disciplinary banking and finance team works with organisations across the sector. These include, but are not limited to, the major Australian banks, foreign banks, credit unions, mutual banks and regional banks. We advise on regulatory issues, financing products, commercial lending and capital raising. In addition, our solutions cover operational issues such as conduct risk mitigation, outsourcing, employment, tax, managing disputes and also credit and investment funds.

Regulatory

Our team's banking regulatory expertise encompasses all technical and commercial aspects of this highly regulated industry. We understand the key areas of interest to regulators such as APRA and ASIC, and assist clients to deal with changing regulations and prudential standards amidst constant political, regulatory and community scrutiny.

Financing

Corporate lending / Syndications, acquisition and leveraged finance

Corporate lending / Syndications, acquisition and leveraged finance
Senior secured, subordinated & mezzanine debt facilities
Unsecured facilities
Bridge loans
Restructures
Club, bilateral & other corporate finance transactions.

Property finance

Financing of REITs (listed and wholesale) and managed investment schemes.

Structured finance

Securitisation
Debt capital markets
Derivatives
Asset finance

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance: Asset Finance & Leasing - Australia

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

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.

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Work Highlights

MinterEllison acted for Westpac in relation to the restructuring of long-term lease facilities to Pel-Air Aviation.
MinterEllison advised two banking syndicates on facilities to Abacus Group, totalling approximately AUD2.387 billion, to fund a portfolio of properties and a number of storage facilities.

Strengths

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ME have a very strong understanding of the commercial drivers of our financing decisions. They also understand the ‘musts’ and the ‘nice to have’ elements.

Banking & Finance: Asset Finance & Leasing respondent
Asia-Pacific

The team’s strengths include their deep expertise in loans and unwavering commitment to client service. They consistently balance technical excellence with a pragmatic, results-oriented approach.

Banking & Finance: Asset Finance & Leasing respondent
Asia-Pacific

ME have a very strong understanding of the commercial drivers of our financing decisions. They also understand the ‘musts’ and the ‘nice to have’ elements.

Banking & Finance: Asset Finance & Leasing respondent
Asia-Pacific

The team’s strengths include their deep expertise in loans and unwavering commitment to client service. They consistently balance technical excellence with a pragmatic, results-oriented approach.

Banking & Finance: Asset Finance & Leasing respondent
Asia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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Tony Berriman

Senior Statespeople

Tony Berriman is a seasoned practitioner who enjoys a leading reputation in the property finance space. He boasts an impressive track record of advising institutional banks and large property developments on major developments and real estate transactions.

Tony is our go-to lawyer for matters related to debt. He is highly knowledgeable and very approachable for any questions. He has good commercial awareness and can explain complex matters well.

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Daniel Marks

Band 1

Daniel Marks is a leading figure for property finance and regularly advises bank syndicates on high value facilities.

Daniel is a seasoned professional. He has deep industry knowledge and provides clear, trusted advice.

Daniel is very commercial and one of the most experienced real estate banking lawyers in the market.

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James Mok

Band 1

James Mok acts on asset finance mandates, most notably in the aviation sector. He is a frequent adviser to aviation companies and major banks.

James is very responsive and solution-oriented. His real strength lies in being able to be agile and pivot during deal structuring, negotiation and closing.

James Mok delivers an incredible service. He is intelligent, solution-focused and always applies commercial judgement when designing structures for us.

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Leigh De Jong

Band 2

Leigh De Jong acts for investors, banks, developers and REITs on complex and high value property finance transactions.

Leigh can cut through to the issue and come up with solutions. He’s really commercial and creative with solutions.

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John Elias

Band 3

John Elias operates a respected asset finance practice, acting for both domestic and international banks, other financial institutions and leading corporates.

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Matthew Cunningham

Band 3

Matthew Cunningham receives plaudits for his corporate finance activity and is noted for his presence in the agribusiness sector.

Matthew is easy to deal with. He understands the complexity of deals and timelines.

Intellectually, Matthew is razor-sharp. He brings strategic thinking, clear communication and a deep understanding of commercial drivers to the table.

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