Adam Stapledon > Corrs Chambers Westgarth > Sydney, Australia > Lawyer Profile

Corrs Chambers Westgarth
Level 6 Brookfield Place Tower 2
123 St Georges Terrace
Perth WA 6000
Australia
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Work Department

Banking & Finance, Energy & Natural Resources

Position

Head of Banking and Finance

Career

A leading banking and finance lawyer, Adam has over 25 years’ experience advising sponsors, borrowers and lenders in Australia and the Asia Pacific region, including on project, acquisition and corporate financing transactions across the infrastructure, renewables, energy and resources sectors.

Adam covers the full spectrum of financing, including capital markets, bank debt and private credit, with particular expertise in implementing complex multi-source financing structures.

Adam is consistently recognised as a leading lawyer by respected industry publications such as Best Lawyers, Legal 500, Chambers Asia-Pacific and Chambers Global. He has lectured on syndicated lending at the University of Sydney and is a member of the APLMA project finance sub-committee.

Lawyer Rankings

Australia > Banking and finance

Corrs Chambers Westgarth are distinguished by their specialist knowledge of fund finance, debt restructuring, and the social and affordable housing sectors. Its enviable client list consists of high-profile lenders, sponsors, and blue-chip corporate borrowers. The team’s expertise is evidenced by its position on the legal panels of key Australian bank lenders. Leveraged and acquisition finance, M&A finance, and corporate finance are regular hallmarks of John Mosley‘s practice. Adam Stapledon‘s breadth is evidenced by his activity on the full spectrum of financing matters. Megan Russell‘s workload consists of real estate financing work, with a strong focus on the social and affordable housing sectors.

Australia > Project finance

(Leading partners)

Adam Stapledon – Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Corrs Chambers Westgarth’s project finance team continues to attract high-profile mandates for some of the market’s most significant projects. The team is well-known for its expertise in financing and refinancing projects using a diverse range of debt sources. Department head Adam Stapledon’s practice spans the full range of financing options, from bank debt and private credit to capital markets and multi-source structures. Clare Corke combines specialist project finance expertise with in-depth knowledge of the infrastructure, property, and natural resources sectors. Paul Brickley supports projects at every stage, from development to disposal and restructuring, and Julie Myers frequently advises borrowers and lenders on bilateral and syndicated facilities. Catherine Dawson offers deep expertise in corporate financing solutions.