Allens
Client SatisfactionAllens handles the full spectrum of matters concerning infrastructure projects and project financings, with the team being praised by clients for its ‘strong’ experience in handling refinancing and restructuring mandates for large transport companies. Practice head Michael Ryan has vast experience in advising on the financing of significant infrastructure and power projects in Australia. Scott McCoy is ’well regarded’ for his expansive expertise in acting for lenders, borrowers and sponsors. 'Acknowledged leader‘ Rob Watt and Nick Adkins are key names of note within the team, having deep knowledge of project finance transactions.
Testimonials
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- 'Strong sector experience. Also work well with lenders and experienced at helping them work through complicated matters.'
- 'Scott McCoy is well regarded in the industry and has a good track-record of working with banks. Able to clearly articulate difficult commercial positions and able to work with lenders to get them to accept difficult concepts.'
Key clients
- Capella Capital
- Energy Corporation of New South Wales
Work highlights
- Advising Iluka Resources Limited on its entry into a risk sharing arrangement including a $1.25bn non-recourse loan under the Australian Government's Critical Minerals Facility, administered by Export Finance Australia, to fund the construction and commission of the Eneabba Rare Earths Refinery in Western Australia.
- Advised the financier group to the Exemplar Health Consortium, led by Capella Capital, on the financial close of a public-private partnership to deliver the Frankston Hospital redevelopment.