Banking and finance

Minter Ellison

MinterEllison is well-known for representing alternative capital providers, including debt funds, non-bank lenders, sovereign wealth clients, and real estate private equity firms. The team is also distinguished by its work with ESG financing, including green and social loan structures. Tony Berriman has longstanding experience in acting for high-profile lenders. Daniel Marks strengthens the practice with his significant experience acting for lenders in major property and project financings. Geoff Earl's broad workload includes syndicated financings, leveraged acquisitions, and capital markets transactions. Nicole Boustani specialises in debt finance for property and construction, REIT, acquisitions, and corporate transactions. James Mok spearheads the team with his expert knowledge of traditional asset classes and asset-based lending transactions.

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Testimonials

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‘ME's banking and finance team are exceptional. They are a tight cohesive team and are brilliant at what they do. Each of the lawyers within their team can pick up a matter and progress it which is key to their efficiency strategy and continuity functions which is optimal for a recipient of their services.'
‘Partner - Leigh De Jong: Extremely commercial and able to focus on important parts of a transaction and problem solve to ensure the best outcome for his client'
‘The Team. lead by Darren Sumich provides strong, accurate and timely support to my requirements across a diverse industry mix and many different asset types. ’
‘Darren Sumich provides clear, sensible, timely and balanced legal advice combined wit balanced commercial acumen.’
‘Strong knowledge of the Agri Sector. An engaging team with access to both partner and associates in all dealings and matters. Strong experienced team.’
‘Matt Cunningham and his team provide excellent legal assistance with prompt and efficient service levels in meeting deadlines set.'
‘I know the broader team well having worked there 15 or so years ago. They are extremely commercial and very strong on general finance and project finance and its intersection. ’
‘Geoff Earl is our go-to and is a star. His global experience in London and throughout Europe in the buyout markets gives him the technical edge because he has seen so much complexity in the debt markets, including restructuring. ’

Key clients

Gresham Property Funds Management
Qantas Airways
Australia and New Zealand Banking Group
Bank of China
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
HSBC
Westpac Banking Corporation
Greystar
LDK Group
National Australia Bank
National Bank of Canada
Salter Brothers
WH Soul Pattinson
Morpheus Energy Services

Work highlights

Advising a syndicate of bank lenders on the financing for a AUS 1.8 billion build-to-rent fund.
Acting for the syndicated lenders on the Ricegrowers refinancing.
Advising Qantas Airways on the establishment of three new series under the Qantas Helix Debt Programme.

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