Chambers Review
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Banking & Finance: Corporate Finance - Australia
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.
Strengths
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.
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.
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.
Notable practitioners
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.
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.
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 Mok delivers an incredible service. He is intelligent, solution-focused and always applies commercial judgement when designing structures for us.
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.
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.
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.