With ‘unparalleled knowledge of corporate-related financing transactions’ Ashurst has a notable track record in Australian dollar unitranche, cov-lite and conventional leveraged loan financings and - more recently - recurring revenue financing solutions. Its sizeable team is also well reputed in leveraged, acquisition and property finance, covering a range of cross-border and domestic matters. Key figures include senior partners Shawn Wytenburg, Martin Coleman and Steve Smith, who are particularly noted for asset-backed lending and debt transactions. Kenneth Nguyen is a top property and acquisition finance specialist. Kenneth Tang has worked on the debt financings of many high-profile acquisitions in the Australian market and has expertise in the unitranche lending product.
Testimonials
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- 'Ashurst's banking and finance team's depth of knowledge for real estate & corporate-related financing transactions is unparalleled. The team draws on this experience to 'cut through' to the key commercial considerations and consistently positions and leads negotiations to achieve market leading positions.'
- 'Strong work ethic and clear understanding of their clients' processes, drivers and timetables on transactions. Commercial in approach to negotiations, demonstrating not just strong legal skills, but also proactive with suggesting practical possible solutions'
Key clients
- ANZ
- CBA
Work highlights
- Acting for Gordon Brothers as arranger of a A$70m asset-based loan to Anchorage Capital investee company Scott's Refrigerated Logistics.
- Acted for the lenders and agent in connection with a A$290m syndicated borrowing base facility for Australian Grain Export (AGE).