The Ashurst banking and finance team routinely provides advice on corporate, acquisition, property, and asset finance matters, handling both domestic and cross-border transactions. The team’s work spans leveraged loans, asset-based lending, sustainable finance, and integrated financing arrangements, with a strong focus on practical, commercial guidance. Kenneth Nguyen leads the team, overseeing corporate and real estate finance transactions and advising on structuring and execution. Shawn Wytenburg and Martin Coleman. are also core members of the department.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The Ashurst Banking and Finance team, led by Kenneth Nguyen, is highly knowledgeable and commercial, managing transactions seamlessly and ensuring smooth closes even with multiple JV partners.'
- 'They are open to alternative fee structures and provide valuable training to upskill broader teams on complex finance matters.’
- ‘Kenneth Nguyen is an exceptionally talented lawyer who prioritises client outcomes, delivering commercially astute advice and anticipating issues before they arise. He is collaborative, easygoing, and highly respected by his team, making him a pleasure to work with.’
- 'Amazing partners, senior associates and lawyers. The way the team works with us, provide advice, and works with us to deliver for our clients is unparalleled.'
- 'Outstanding client engagement, deep industry knowledge and know how, excellent technical expertise communicated effectively to all stakeholders.'
- 'Martin Coleman is wonderful. I constantly learn a lot from him - his willingness to provide context and explain his advice is so appreciated. I am definitely a better banker because of Martin!'
Key clients
- ANZ
- CBA
- NAB
- Westpac
- Bank of America
- Bank of China
- BNP Paribas
- China Construction Bank
- CIC
- Crédit Agricole CIB
- DBS Bank
- Goldman Sachs
Lawyers
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Practice head
Kenneth Nguyen
Other key lawyers
Shawn Wytenburg; Martin Coleman