Simon Gray > MinterEllisonRuddWatts > Auckland, New Zealand > Lawyer Profile
MinterEllisonRuddWatts Offices
PWC TOWER, 15 CUSTOMS STREET WEST
PO BOX 105 249
AUCKLAND 1143
New Zealand
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Simon Gray

Work Department
Banking and Finance
Position
Special Counsel
Career
Simon has extensive expertise both domestically and internationally in a wide range of complex financing transactions. He is experienced in project finance, including Public Private Partnerships (PPPs), property development finance, acquisition and leveraged finance, and project (including debt) restructuring.
Simon’s clients include financial institutions, sponsors, and borrowers. His experience spans diverse projects, including vertical and horizontal infrastructure, renewable and non-renewable energy, and feedstock conversion facilities. He has a particular interest in the energy and infrastructure sectors.
Lawyer Rankings
New Zealand > Banking and finance
(Leading associates)Assisting trading banks, government bodies, investment firms and private credit funds, MinterEllisonRuddWatts is experienced across the banking and finance space, with particular knowledge in senior and mezzanine loan facility matters. The firm has further expertise in compliance and restructuring matters. Jeremy Muir and acquisition financing expert Steve Gallaugher are the firm’s practice heads. Within the team, Kate Lane advises banks on the redrafting of their loan documents. Chris O’Brien is experienced in securitisation matters. Simon Gray adds project finance expertise. Allison Hancock, who was promoted to partner in January 2024, advises clients on sustainable finance matters.
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