
Corrs Chambers Westgarth‘s team handles the array of complex debt capital markets matters, with expertise spanning domestic and offshore investment grade markets. Shabarika Ajitkumar’s workload includes advising listed issuers on multi-jurisdictional equity offerings, Oliver Carrick handles resources-focused IPOs and cross-border listings, and Christian Owen advises on mining placements and raisings. The ‘standout’ Jo Dodd has expertise in debt issuances and hybrid securities transactions across domestic and international markets. The four aforementioned co-head the group. Further key names are Brad Robinson who oversees structured debt and securitisations matters for mezzanine financiers and insurers, and Rommel Harding-Farrenberg who manages securitisation and derivatives-linked financing matters for non-bank lenders.
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Testimonials
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‘Jo Dodd is standout.'
'Oliver Carrick has strong care and attention-to-detail.'
'Detail-orientated clear communicators.'
Key clients
- ANZ
- Bank of China
- MUFG
- NAB
- The Hollard Insurance Company Pty Ltd
- AusNet Services
- MyState Limited
- Barclays Bank PLC
- Barrenjoey Markets Pty Limited
- Commonwealth Bank of Australia
- Mizuho Securities Asia Limited
- Westpac Banking Corporation
- ClearView Wealth Limited
- Bendigo and Adelaide Bank
- Tembo Capital Mining Fund III LP
- Tritium DCFC Limited
- Commonwealth Bank of Australia
- Realm Investment House
- Capricorn Metals Ltd
- Finder Energy Holdings Limited
Work highlights
Advised the dealers and joint lead managers on the establishment of an A$2 billion Australian Medium-Term Note programme and debut A$600 million issuances.
Advised the Hollard Insurance Company Pty Ltd (the Issuer) on the issuance of A$115 million Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due November 2039 under its Subordinated Notes Programme.
Advised the Dealers and Joint Lead Managers on AusNet’s record issuance of A$950 million corporate hybrid bonds, being Australia’s largest ever corporate hybrid issuance.
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Jo Dodd
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Jo Dodd; Shabarika Ajitkumar; Oliver Carrick; Brad Robinson
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Rommel Harding-Farrenberg
