Corrs Chambers Westgarth‘s client roster includes a balanced range of corporates, foreign banks and alternative credit providers. It is also often instructed as Australian counsel by leading UK and US law firms in cross-border financings. Adam Stapledon and senior partner John Mosley have significant expertise in acquisition, project and corporate financing transactions across the infrastructure, renewables, energy and resources sectors. Stewart Robertson leads on domestic term loan B, unitranche, first/second lien loans, and syndicated and bilateral finance. Megan Russell is recognised for her work in NDIS and social and affordable housing financing.
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- 'Their support and guidance throughout the process has been invaluable.'
- 'Megan Russell has been our main contact with various support staff along the way. She is very approachable and always available and patient in explaining technical issues. Megan is great at following up and moving an issue along.'
- 'Corrs Chambers Westgarth have been our banking and finance legal advisors for many years. Their commerciality, thoughtfulness and proactivity sets them apart. They are up-to-date on relevant topics and efficient in their delivery of advice.'
- 'Everyone in the team is highly capable, personable and wonderful to work with. Communications are very clear and easy to understand for non-lawyers! The status of a transaction, and what is expected from the next steps, is articulated clearly. '
Key clients
- Australia and New Zealand Banking Group
- Real Asset Management Group
- Coca-Cola
- Commonwealth Bank of Australia
- Goldman Sachs
- Macquarie Bank
- National Australia Bank
- Westpac
- Tritium DCFC
- Port of Newcastle
Work highlights
- Advised the financiers to Stonepeak and Spirit Super for the acquisition financing of GeelongPort from SAS Trustee Corporation and Brookfield’s LINX Cargo Care Group.
- Advised Port of Newcastle on the refinancing of its A$570m senior secured debt facilities.
- Advised the lenders to UK private equity firm CapVest Partners to support its takeover bid for Virtus Health.
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Adam Stapledon