Specialising in the structuring and negotiation of bespoke financing arrangements, hybrid structures and cross-border transactions for borrowers, sponsors and financiers, Hamilton Locke ‘works cohesively and closely with clients to deliver efficient and effective results.’ Practice head Zina Edwards’ ‘knowledge of complex structures and Australian legal principles is invaluable for foreign investors’. She is noted for advising onshore and offshore credit fund clients across venture debt, growth financing, real estate and structured finance transactions.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Very responsive and bring a familiarity with restructuring into their banking and finance practice.'
- 'I think Zina Edwards is the best Australian law firm partner. She brings her "A" game to every transaction with a strong focus on the commercial outcomes and tight transaction deadlines. Zina's knowledge of complex structures and Australian legal principles is invaluable for foreign investors. She has developed a strong bench of capable associates who have delegated authority to act as a team helping manage the transaction.'
Key clients
- Partners For Growth
- iPartners Pty Ltd
Work highlights
- Advised the MA Sustainable Future Fund on its mezzanine financing of Splend.
- Advised AWM Holdings and EdventureCo in relation to several financing transactions from Epsilon, HSBC and then an innovative holdco transaction also funded by Epsilon.