Capital Markets: Equity
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Australia
Band 4
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. Its key clients include Citigroup, 777 Partners and National Australia Bank.
Work Highlights
- Norton Rose Fulbright acted as Australian counsel to Citi in respect of the update of EEA’s EUR20 billion debt issuance programme.
- The team acted for Commonwealth Bank of Australia and National Australia Bank as joint arrangers and joint lead managers on the launch of the University of Tasmania’s debt issuance programme and its subsequent issuance of AUD350 million green bonds.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They provide a unique combination of top-tier expertise and a deep commercial understanding of our business and what we are looking to achieve."
"The depth of knowledge across the team is what stands them apart. Regardless of who you speak to or who is running an issue, you are able to receive market-leading answers."
"They provide a unique combination of top-tier expertise and a deep commercial understanding of our business and what we are looking to achieve."
"The depth of knowledge across the team is what stands them apart. Regardless of who you speak to or who is running an issue, you are able to receive market-leading answers."
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 completely on the money. The manner in which he provides explanations is precise and knowledgeable. He's practical and forward-looking and provides extremely helpful suggestions."