John Angus is one of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP‘ leading experts in complex asset and structured finance and leasing transactions, as well as corporate and acquisition finance. The practice is also strengthened by Andrew Booth’s expertise in corporate financing and Melita Cottrell‘s work in property finance and senior and mezzanine debt transactions. Rowen Cross and Martin MacDonald are also recommended for property financing. Hayley Neilson leads the national leveraged finance division, and senior associate Amy Repse advises borrowers and lenders on syndicated, bilateral and club facilities.
Key clients
- Commonwealth Bank of Australia
- Macquarie Group
Work highlights
- Advised Sydney Aviation Alliance on its A$32bn (EV) acquisition of Sydney Airport.
- Acted for QIC Private Capital as drafting counsel in respect of the negotiation of a new syndicated facility agreement which links into a common terms deed, with a syndicate of Australian and overseas lenders.