Dentons’s team routinely advises on cross-border matters, supporting foreign banks lending into Australia and assisting domestic clients. Anthony Walsh is head of the firm's banking and finance department in Australia and has been integral to the development of the national practice over the last 20 years, acting for domestic and international lenders across London and Sydney. Craig Chapman brings 30 years’ experience in financial services regulation, debt capital markets, project finance, and corporate and institutional finance.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team we deal with feel like an extension of our business.'
- 'The Denton's Team are very approachable. They are happy to take calls, meet with clients and they frequently go above and beyond to ensure that we get the right outcome for the customer. Being able to approach the team is crucial for lending transactions which are often time critical, stressful and complex. Denton's have always been fantastic to deal with.'
- 'Craig Chapman is a stand out. Driven, timely and measured in his approach. Client outcome focussed.'
- 'The team is always available to its clients. They think through the commercial realities and are solution focussed.'
- 'Dentons’ Agribusiness finance specialists collaborate closely, explaining legal concepts clearly and delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines.'
- 'The team is client-focused, combining technical expertise with a commercial, approachable mindset.'
Key clients
- National Australia Bank
- Quanta Holding Co LTD
- Westpac Banking Corporation
- Qualitas
- Investment Fund
- Keppel Corporation
- Elanor Investors Group
- Kennards Self Storage
- Bridge Housing Australia
Work highlights
Acting for Keppel, who is acquiring a large commercial property in New South Wales to convert it to an educational facility.
Acting for an investment fund in financing the purchase and refurbishment the purchase of a hotel in Perth with a project value exceeding $160m.
Assisting Elanor’s Broadmeadows Logistics Property Trust with its secured syndicated loan note facilities to fund the development, construction, and lease-up of an industrial warehousing site.
Practice head
Anthony Walsh
Other key lawyers
Craig Chapman