Capital Markets: Debt - Australia
What the team is known for
MinterEllison is highly regarded for its deft handling of debt and equity transactions. The legal team acts for an impressive range of issuers, underwriters and lead managers on ASX listings, secondary raisings and bond matters. In addition, the team also represents trustees, offshore investors, REITs, and senior and mezzanine financiers in securitisation and initial raisings. MinterEllison advises on mezzanine and warehouse facilities as well as debt issuance programmes. The firm principally handles high-profile domestic work, but is also active on cross-border matters as a result of affiliations with international firms. Its clients include Nissan, Atrium Investment Management and PolyNovo.
Strengths
"The firm demonstrates a high level of commercial awareness. It is a seasoned, competent team experienced in all facets of our complex transaction."
"MinterEllison has always delivered excellent service in a timely manner."
Work highlights
MinterEllison advised Mesoblast on its USD45 million private institutional placement, led by M&G Investments.
The firm also acted for Suncorp in respect of its AMTN programme, and a number of issuances under it.
Notable practitioners
Daniel Scotti is recognised as an established ECM lawyer, frequently acting for corporate clients and underwriters in relation to IPOs and ASX listings. "Daniel makes complicated ECM matters seem easy."
John Elias is well regarded for his work on DCM and securitisation matters, and regularly acts for clients on bond issuances and warehouse transactions.
