Banking & Finance: Asset Finance & Leasing
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Australia
Band 3
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+61 2 9258 6000About
Provided by Ashurst
Ashurst's Banking and Finance practice is an established practice with strong capabilities and an impressive track record in handling a diverse range of finance matters across: leveraged and acquisition finance; corporate lending and loan markets; real estate finance; and asset finance and leasing. The team advises leading Australian and international financial institutions, alternative credit providers, multinational corporate borrowers, issuers and government agencies on the full suite of domestic and cross-border financings and finance structures with tens of billion dollars in value.
In particular, we provide clients with:
- The full range of banking and financial services, including working with our wider Finance team across the debt and equity capital markets, structured finance and derivatives products, restructuring, insolvency and special situations, and transactional and advisory regulatory.
- Experience in executing highly complex transaction structures as opposed to operating only within the traditional spectrum of banking products. For example, we advise clients on first of kind matters such as unitranche financings, US style term loan B structures, sustainability linked fund financings, and pre-IPO margin facilities.
- Seamless cross-border and cross-practice team work and transaction management skills with the ability to plan and execute complex and strategically significant projects.
Chambers Review
Ashurst maintains a highly respected lender-side practice with panel appointments for all of the major Australian banks and frequent engagements from international financial institutions operating in Australia. The team is highly regarded for its expertise in the handling of large syndicated corporate transactions and leveraged acquisitions, adeptly handling cross-border and domestic matters. Ashurst is well reputed for property finance and offers notable experience in the areas of asset finance and leasing, and in advising corporate borrowers on high-value and complex refinancing matters. The law firm offers clients a full and global service, drawing on expertise in other practice areas, such as M&A, real estate and tax, with additional benefit from the firm's international presence.
Work Highlights
- Ashurst advised CBA and other syndicate lenders on the USD412 million refinancing of Tasman Holiday Parks' portfolio in Australia and New Zealand.
- Ashurst advised EnergyAustralia on its USD630 million syndicated facility, provided to repay existing debt and fund the working capital requirements and general corporate purposes of the business.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team understand the key commercial drivers to our business, which assists them in tailoring the advice."
"It is a very customer-focused team that is a delight to work with."
"The team understand the key commercial drivers to our business, which assists them in tailoring the advice."
"It is a very customer-focused team that is a delight to work with."
Notable Practitioners
Martin Coleman has a strong reputation for advising on property and infrastructure finance. He is also sought out by major banks and financiers for complex corporate finance issues.
Shawn Wytenburg is a leading figure in the space with significant experience in both corporate and acquisition finance matters.
"Shawn is very regularly appointed bankers' counsel in broad-based syndicated deals and is very experienced."
"Shawn Wytenburg is a go-to for large transactions for large funds."
Jock O'Shea is singled out by sources for his expertise in asset and property financing, with experience across a range of real estate and asset classes.
Brenton Key focuses principally on property finance issues, acting for leading Australian and international banks on transactions across the commercial, residential, industrial and hospitality property spectrum.
"Brenton has been proactive in organising knowledge sharing and networking sessions."
Kenneth Nguyen is head of the Ashurst global loans team and is best known for his adept handling of real estate financings. He advises financiers, including banks and private credit funds, as well as corporate borrowers and developers.
"Kenneth continually streamlines the transactional process to provide efficiencies to the client and consistently meets tight deadlines."
"Kenneth Nguyen is exceptionally commercial. He is very accommodating for the client; he is willing to negotiate on fees and makes things very easy."
Ranked Lawyers at
Ashurst
Australia
Members
Provided by Ashurst
Brenton Key
Graeme Tucker
Kenneth Tang
Nichola Shaw
Clients
Provided by Ashurst
Corporates
Funds, Alternative lenders and Multi-asset managers
Global Banks
Major Australian Banks
Industries
Provided by Ashurst
Banks
Chemicals
Commercial & Professional Services
Education
Energy
Financial Services
Government
Health Care
Media
Mining & Metals
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
Real Estate
Real Estate Finance
Telecommunications
Transportation
Utilities