Baker McKenzie handles a steady stream of work concerning the English and Australian law aspects of international derivatives transactions, in addition to standout acquisition and receivables financing deals. Charlie Detmold is regularly tasked with acting for both lenders and borrowers across the corporate and infrastructure finance markets. Duncan McGrath has longstanding experience in leveraged and cross-border acquisition, corporate, and property financing work. Chuong Nguyen and Brendan Smith are both key contacts for offshore clients.
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Testimonials
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‘Brendan Smith at Baker McKenzie was engaged around 18 months ago to review and amend existing bank and bond documentation as a result of a corporate restructuring, and later assisting with new bank and bond documentation.
- 'Brendan Smith has been an integral advisor to management, providing current market practice, industry-relevant expertise and valuable briefings and advice to our Board. ’
‘Brendan Smith has been invaluable in navigating/negotiating complex and sometimes contentious legal issues with bank legal advisors, board and management.
- 'Brendan is highly engaged and exceptionally responsive. ’
Key clients
- Aurizon Network
- Australian Rail Track Corporation
- Beulah International
- Bright Food Group
- CDPQ
- Citibank
- Cbus Property
- DBS Bank
- Genex
- Goldman Sachs
Work highlights
Advising financiers in respect of Telstra’s debt financing.
Advised the subordinated lenders on the sale of receivables in respect of the development of the One Sydney Harbour Complex.
Acted for HSBC and Natixis as financiers under an innovative receivables purchase structure.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Charlie Detmold
Other key lawyers
Duncan McGrath; Chuong Nguyen; Brendan Smith; Howard Fraser