Ashurst has a comprehensive project finance offering, allowing the team to advise lenders, borrowers and sponsors on syndicated facilities, novel financing structures, portfolio financings and refinancing. The group is led by a capable quartet – Gaelan Cooney and Marina Tinning in Perth, and Chris Redden and David Mason in Sydney. Cooney is recommended for his expertise in counselling sponsors on project financings in the energy and resources sector, while Tinning has longstanding experience in advising on international project finance transactions in the infrastructure industry. Redden brings to the table extensive cross-border financing experience in the energy, gas and oil industries, while Mason is frequently sought after by rated and unrated borrowers, as well as commercial lenders and government-owned institutions. Douglas Fung has in-depth knowledge of the structure of debt funding arrangements, bankability of project documents, multi-source financing solutions, and advising on intercreditor arrangements.
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Testimonials
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- 'The Ashurst team combines a detailed understanding of the client's funding requirements and business status with an intricate knowledge of the legal and regulatory requirements that are possible in structuring the funding arrangements. They provide frank and practical advice to assist the client in navigating the negotiations with lenders to ultimately deliver the best possible outcome.'
- 'The individuals in the team are very knowledgeable on all the legal aspects of project financing and take the time to understand the respective client's requirements and goals. They are very personable and work together as a true team covering for each other so that there are no gaps in the timing of the service delivery.'
- 'The team have strong understanding and experience of project and corporate finance and how to apply it in the mining or other industry. The team are very proactive and engage in the assignment, they have the ability to explain complex legal matters in an understandable and simple way.'
- 'Outstanding knowledge of the industry, both mining and financing mining projects. The team also have strong problem solving skills, are proactive and always available.'
- 'The team is definitely at the forefront of the market when it comes to energy transition related project financings given their involvement in a large majority of the financings.'
- 'The individuals are well across market dynamics and emerging trends. Our dealings are most often with Chris Redden.'
Key clients
- Black Rock Mining
- Vault Minerals
- Eku Energy
- Ark Energy
- Akaysha Energy
- Potentia Energy
- Arafura Rare Earths
- Rabobank
- Santos
- Australian Renewable Energy Hub (AREH) Project Consortium (bp, InterContinental Energy, CWP Global) currently operated by bp
- Pacific Energy
- Sandfire Resources
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Gaelan Cooney; Chris Redden; David Mason; Marina Tinning
Other key lawyers
Douglas Fung