Banking & Finance: Corporate Finance | Asia-Pacific

Allens is noted for its leading full-service practice with top-tier domestic and international bank clients, as well as global corporates and funds. The firm possesses a market-leading acquisition finance practice with notable strengths in the areas of defence and logistics acquisitions, and is very well regarded for property financing and large syndicated corporate financing. The team is prominent in asset finance and leasing, operating across all major asset classes, notably including aircraft and automotive. Allens is also able to leverage its alliance with the global Linklaters network to further assist clients.

Ashurst maintains a highly respected lender-side practice with panel appointments for all of the major Australian banks and frequent engagements from international financial institutions operating in Australia. The team is highly regarded for its expertise in the handling of large syndicated corporate transactions and leveraged acquisitions, adeptly handling cross-border and domestic matters. Ashurst is well reputed for property finance and offers notable experience in the areas of asset finance and leasing, and in advising corporate borrowers on high-value and complex refinancing matters. The law firm offers clients a full and global service, drawing on expertise in other practice areas, such as M&A, real estate and tax, with additional benefit from the firm's international presence.

Gilbert + Tobin boasts a top-tier practice advising market-leading acquisition finance players and possessing strong expertise with regard to large corporate refinancings. The firm has extensive experience acting on complex financings for private equity sponsors, banks and corporations. Its banking and finance team handles cross-border deals, especially those involving US private equity and US term loan B markets. It also enjoys an established reputation acting for both borrowers and lenders, including international investment banks.

Herbert Smith Freehills is renowned for its full-service practice with high-quality capabilities across the sector. The banking and finance team has notable experience in asset leasing matters combined with well-honed expertise acting on high-value real estate development and corporate financing and refinancing arrangements, acting for borrowers and lenders. The team has further expertise representing borrowers in relation to acquisition financings. The law firm also operates on complex cross-border financing, leveraging its broader global presence to assist multinational clients.

King & Wood 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 King & Wood Mallesons' strong practice in financial services regulation to provide clients with a comprehensive service, as well as top-tier corporate and restructuring service offerings.

Corrs Chambers Westgarth boasts an established team targeting high-quality corporate and real estate acquisitions. The team is experienced in acting on cross-border mandates for borrowers and lenders, especially supporting international financiers with their Australian activity, and has established credentials in assisting foreign private equity clients with Australia financing arrangements and repricing. The law firm acts on a wide range of property matters including acquisitions, developments and refinancings.

A&O Shearman has a strong cross-border practice advising borrowers and lenders on corporate finance matters, including structured lending arrangements. The banking and finance team is proficient in structuring multicurrency credit facilities and is able to draw on expertise from the firm's global reach to supplement its capability in multi-jurisdictional transactions. Its clients include domestic and international banks, financial institutions and high-profile corporations.

Baker McKenzie is well regarded for its considerable bank-side work in the property sector, assisting lenders with the provision and refinancing of sizeable cross-border facilities. The firm frequently acts for major clients in the renewable energy sphere on significant financing transactions in this sector. Baker McKenzie has strong relationships with Chinese banks, advising on property and corporate finance documentation for the Australian market. The firm leverages its large network of international offices to handle cross-jurisdictional mandates.

Clifford Chance is noted for its robust team of banking and finance practitioners with a proven ability to deliver on acquisition finance, including cross-border mandates. The firm possesses additional expertise in corporate finance transactions and regularly acts for major multinational lenders.

Dentons maintains a well-regarded practice acting for the major banks on the financing arrangements for property developments and acquisitions. The team offers domestic and cross-border expertise in syndicated and bilateral corporate finance and bank lending. The law firm has a strong bank-side practice, counting domestic and overseas banks among its clients, but also advises borrowers, funds and government agencies on various banking and finance matters.

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.

Norton Rose Fulbright acts for banking syndicates on high-value and cross-border financing arrangements, aided by the firm's global presence. The banking and finance team is active on high-value, multi-jurisdictional acquisition mandates, with a substantial presence in the property finance space acting for lenders, real estate companies and other borrowers. The firm has dedicated corporate finance expertise for debt restructuring and balance sheet strengthening mandates. Norton Rose Fulbright possesses a strong practice acting for international banks as well as global investment firms and major corporates.