Project finance

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Corrs Chambers Westgarth’s project finance team continues to attract high-profile mandates for some of the market’s most significant projects. The team is well-known for its expertise in financing and refinancing projects using a diverse range of debt sources. Department head Adam Stapledon’s practice spans the full range of financing options, from bank debt and private credit to capital markets and multi-source structures. Clare Corke combines specialist project finance expertise with in-depth knowledge of the infrastructure, property, and natural resources sectors. Paul Brickley supports projects at every stage, from development to disposal and restructuring, and Julie Myers frequently advises borrowers and lenders on bilateral and syndicated facilities. Catherine Dawson offers deep expertise in corporate financing solutions.

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Testimonials

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‘Very responsive and agile team.'
‘Clare Corke was very knowledgeable and helpful.’
'Technical and commercial expertise. Genuine people who actually care about the work and their clients.'
'Adam Stapledon and James Abbott are technically capable, across market developments and strong negotiators.'
'Solid capability across the team.'

Key clients

PowerLink
Transgrid
Incitec Pivot
DIF Capital Partners
Palisade Investment Partners
Vena Energy
Port of Newcastle
Westpac
NAB
ANZ
Macquarie Bank

Work highlights

Advising a consortium on its bid to finance the transmission network infrastructure for the Central West Orana Renewable Energy Zone.
Advised the lenders and the joint sustainability coordinators to Queensland Investment Corporation on the financing of its acquisition of a stake in Vector Metering.
Advised Incitec Pivot on the A$235 million financing for the Moranbah Gas Project.