Banking & Finance: Property Finance - Australia
What the team is known for
Arnold Bloch Leibler is noted for its highly respected property finance practice, particularly with regard to its representation of borrowers, such as property developers, real estate companies and investment groups, on the financing of property acquisitions and developments. The firm also assists borrowers and lenders on corporate financing mandates, including large cross-border syndicated facilities, bespoke bilateral facilities and refinancings. Its clients include private family groups, investment funds, domestic and international banks, and project sponsors and underwriters. Its key clients include carsales.com, Nufarm and AsheMorgan.
Strengths
"They always find a commercially appropriate solution. They offer quick response times and always have appropriately skilled staff available."
"We find the skill level and service to be excellent, no matter the combination of lawyers on any given matter."
Work highlights
Arnold Bloch Leibler advised Hermsley Capital in relation to the proposed USD5 billion financing of Kumul Petroleum Holdings.
Arnold Bloch Leibler advised Corsair Capital in connection with negotiating and structuring its investment in a joint venture to acquire the former Amcor paper mill in Alphington, in Melbourne.
Notable practitioners
Ben Mahoney is a respected property finance specialist with noted expertise in the area of property development facilities.
Stephen Sharp is an experienced lawyer who is noted for his expertise with regard to property finance matters.
