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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Témoignages
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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. ’
Clients clés
- 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
Points forts
- 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.
Avocats
Hall of Fame
Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.
Les grands avocats du marché
Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.
Responsable de la pratique
James Mok
Autres avocats clés
Tony Berriman; Daniel Marks; Leigh De Jong; John Elias; Matthew Cunningham; Geoff Earl; Darren Sumich; Nicole Boustani