Allens deliver a robust capital markets practice with deep expertise in debt, equity, and securitisation. The team has maintains its involvement in high-profile Kangaroo bond transactions for blue-chip corporates, including new market entrants. James Darcy oversees a demanding domestic workload and actively advises Australian issuers in offshore markets. In the ECM sector, Allens manages a wide array of complex, high-value transactions. The group is noted for its strong representation of major investment banks and its ability to act on behalf of either issuers or joint lead managers. Julian Donnan and Robert Pick co-lead the ECM practice, each bringing significant experience in advising issuers and underwriters on IPOs, secondary raisings, and other prominent transactions in the Australian market. Recently, Addison Ma has been involved in various high-value acquisitions, disposals, and equity raisings. The firm is also active in highly structured securitised funding, collaborating with several key sponsors. Benjamin Downie, who leads the securitisation practice, offers specialised expertise in using structured credit as a primary source of debt funding for M&A transactions.
Testimonials
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‘Strong team with significant experience across many structures in the A$MTN market. They provide high-quality work on time and budget.’
‘James Darcy is extremely knowledgeable both technically and commercially. He consistently provides high-quality work adhering to strict time constraints and can handle 'difficult' clients. ’
Key clients
- CSL
- QIC Retail