Capital Markets: Debt
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Australia
Band 3
Contact number
+61 2 9330 8000Chambers Review
Norton Rose Fulbright is a highly commended firm offering in-depth knowledge across the full gamut of capital market transactions. The capital markets team possesses particular experience in the corporate bond market and trustee advisory work. The team demonstrates strength in securitisation and structured finance transactions, as well as equity capital raises such as IPOs and secondary offerings. Norton Rose Fulbright boasts an impressive cross-border offering, strengthened by its international network of offices with locations in Europe, in the USA and across Asia. The firm acts for clients from a diverse range of industries, including energy, infrastructure and technology.
Work Highlights
- Norton Rose Fulbright advised Scotiabank as issuer on the update of its USD30 billion euro medium term note programme. The programme allows Scotiabank to issue bonds denominated in various currencies to global bond investors.
- The firm also assisted Eagle Eye Asset Holdings, a Singapore-based company headquartered in Dubai, in its acquisition of 40.61% interest in ASX-listed Canyon Resources by way of share subscription plus options to acquire further interest in CAY.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team's well-rounded knowledge is highly effective when it comes to commercial awareness."
"The Norton Rose Fulbright team is very capable and has been able to assist us on very complex matters in a timely manner."
"The team's well-rounded knowledge is highly effective when it comes to commercial awareness."
"The Norton Rose Fulbright team is very capable and has been able to assist us on very complex matters in a timely manner."
Notable Practitioners
James Morris is a well-regarded figure in the DCM space, noted for his wealth of expertise and his work in relation to EMTN programmes.
"James is a very commercial and deal-focused counsel. He adds value to our transactions and achieves desired outcomes."