Allens
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Allens's finance team advises across leveraged, acquisition, corporate, and property financings, with particular strength in fund finance. The group is led by Tim Stewart, who is recognised for his work on fund establishment and subsequent lending investments by superannuation and private credit funds. Jo Folan boasts a broad practice with a client roster spanning sponsors, borrowers, and lenders, while Alan Maxton brings expertise on borrower-side mandates. Tom Highnam is noted for fund finance, leveraged finance, and derivatives work, and Ben O’Hoy focuses on corporate and event-driven transactions, including M&A and structured lending. Rita Pang regularly advises on complex cross-border financings, rounding out a highly capable and integrated team.
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Testimonials
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- 'Leading banking and finance team with a strong grasp of market standards and best practice. They focus on delivering commercial outcomes while managing client expectations with clarity.'
- 'They are highly effective in using client time efficiently and maintain open, clear communication. Their ability to adapt during negotiations ensures outcomes that are both practical and commercially sound.'
Key clients
- National Australia Bank Ltd
- Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Work highlights
Advised Symphony Infrastructure Partners on a $488m financing comprising $300m from Blackstone and $188m in senior debt from Commonwealth Bank; the deal funded five acquisitions, establishing one of Australia’s largest independent energy infrastructure platforms with over 1,000 staff.