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Global Australia Banking & Finance: Property Finance

This section covers advice on the spectrum of debt products, structured products and CMBS, loan origination, restructuring and refinancing transactions, loan portfolio sales and purchases. Researchers look at work on behalf of banks, private equity funds and other non-bank lenders, as well as investors. 

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Band 1
  1. King & Wood Mallesons
    King & Wood Mallesons
  2. Allens
  3. Ashurst
  4. Herbert Smith Freehills
  5. MinterEllison
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Band 2
  1. Corrs Chambers Westgarth
    Corrs Chambers Westgarth
  2. Clayton Utz
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Band 3
  1. Dentons
  2. Norton Rose Fulbright
    Norton Rose Fulbright
  3. Arnold Bloch Leibler
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Band 4
  1. Baker McKenzie
  2. Gadens
  3. HWL Ebsworth Lawyers
  4. McCullough Robertson

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Band 1
  1. King & Wood Mallesons
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    King & Wood Mallesons
    Banking & Finance: Property Finance
    2023 | Band 1 |
    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 legal team has a sterling reputation in all banking and finance disciplines, including asset, property, acquisition and corporate finance. The team 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.
  2. Allens
    Banking & Finance: Property Finance
    2023 | Band 1
  3. Ashurst
    Banking & Finance: Property Finance
    2023 | Band 1
  4. Herbert Smith Freehills
    Banking & Finance: Property Finance
    2023 | Band 1
  5. MinterEllison
    Banking & Finance: Property Finance
    2023 | Band 1
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Band 2
  1. Corrs Chambers Westgarth
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    Corrs Chambers Westgarth
    Banking & Finance: Property Finance
    2023 | Band 2 |
    Corrs Chambers Westgarth boasts an established team targeting quality corporate and real estate acquisitions. The team is experienced acting on cross-border mandates for borrowers and lenders, especially supporting international financiers with their Australian activity, and has established credentials 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.
  2. Clayton Utz
    Banking & Finance: Property Finance
    2023 | Band 2
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Band 3
  1. 3
    Dentons
    Banking & Finance: Property Finance
    2023 | Band 3 |
    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.
  2. Norton Rose Fulbright
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    Norton Rose Fulbright
    Banking & Finance: Property Finance
    2023 | Band 3 |
    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. The team is also noted for its expertise in structuring dual-currency credit facilities.
  3. Arnold Bloch Leibler
    Banking & Finance: Property Finance
    2023 | Band 3
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Band 4
  1. 4
    Baker McKenzie
    Banking & Finance: Property Finance
    2023 | Band 4 |
    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.
  2. Gadens
    Banking & Finance: Property Finance
    2023 | Band 4
  3. HWL Ebsworth Lawyers
    Banking & Finance: Property Finance
    2023 | Band 4
  4. McCullough Robertson
    Banking & Finance: Property Finance
    2023 | Band 4