Allens houses a market-leading team which regularly acts on innovative leveraged and acquisition finance transactions. Corporate and property financings are also key features of the practice, having assisted some of Australia’s significant corporate and real estate stakeholders. Alan Maxton has strong knowledge of borrower-side financing matters, and Jo Folan manages a broad practice which caters to sponsors, borrowers, and lenders. Tom Highnam is highly-regarded for his fund finance, leveraged finance, and derivatives knowledge. Ben O’Hoy wields specialist knowledge of corporate and event-driven transactions, such as public and private M&A, and structured lending arrangements. Rita Pang regularly handles cross-border financings for high-profile banks and corporate clients.
Testimonials
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‘Excellent lawyers to deal with that produce high-quality work. They are technical experts but what sets them apart is their deal focused and commercial advice.'
‘Very commercial, practical advice. Explain issues and concerns well but always provide solutions and options to consider.'
Key clients
- Brookfield
- Mirvac
Work highlights
- Advised Paine Schwartz Partners Consortium on finance matters associated with the take-private of Costa Group Holdings.
- Advised Goldman Sachs, UBS and MUFG as lead arrangers, underwrites and bookrunners on the $450 million refinancing of Velocity Frequent Flyer.