The Norton Rose Fulbright capital markets team is made up of lawyers with ‘global experience’ providing ’advice of the highest standard’. James Morris, who is praised for his ‘broad knowledge’ and ’solutions focused‘ approach, heads the debt capital markets practice in Sydney, which counts green bonds among its areas of increasing expertise, and also has experience in a range of debt issuance programmes. The equity capital markets team is headed by Jeremy Wickens in Melbourne, who is noted for his expertise in matters involving crypto-assets. The team is particularly active in cross-border work and supports clients across the energy and resources and financial services sectors. Sydney-based Alex Mufford leads the securitisation offering, with experience in warehouse securitisations involving green bonds. Vittorio Casamento heads the derivatives practice from Sydney.
Testimonials
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'The deal team at Norton Rose Fulbright demonstrated strong knowledge and experience in debt capital markets and provided well-measured advice and recommendations, keeping the end customer and successful business outcome front of mind.'
'The team demonstrated a strong working relationship with multiple involved parties (both joint lead relationships as well as the end client). The team was well led by James Morris who provided regular updates and deal management of legal aspects and issues. Strong support was also provided by Justin Goushas.'
Key clients
- Commonwealth Bank of Australia
- National Australia Bank
Work highlights
- Acted for Commonwealth Bank of Australia and National Australia Bank Limited, as joint arrangers and joint lead managers, in relation to the launch of the University of Tasmania’s debt issuance programme and the successful issuance of A$350 million green bonds under that programme.
- Advised Scotiabank, as issuer, on the update of its CAD100 billion global registered covered bond programme and the successful issuance of A$1 billion floating rate covered bonds under that programme.