Banking & Finance: Property Finance | Global

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.