Corrs Chambers Westgarth’s project finance team continues to attract high-profile mandates for some of the market’s most significant projects. The team is well-known for its expertise in financing and refinancing projects using a diverse range of debt sources. Department head Adam Stapledon’s practice spans the full range of financing options, from bank debt and private credit to capital markets and multi-source structures. Clare Corke combines specialist project finance expertise with in-depth knowledge of the infrastructure, property, and natural resources sectors. Paul Brickley supports projects at every stage, from development to disposal and restructuring, and Julie Myers frequently advises borrowers and lenders on bilateral and syndicated facilities. Catherine Dawson offers deep expertise in corporate financing solutions.
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Testimonials
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‘Very responsive and agile team.'
‘Clare Corke was very knowledgeable and helpful.’
'Technical and commercial expertise. Genuine people who actually care about the work and their clients.'
'Adam Stapledon and James Abbott are technically capable, across market developments and strong negotiators.'
'Solid capability across the team.'
Key clients
- PowerLink
- Transgrid
- Incitec Pivot
- DIF Capital Partners
- Palisade Investment Partners
- Vena Energy
- Port of Newcastle
- Westpac
- NAB
- ANZ
Work highlights
- Advising a consortium on its bid to finance the transmission network infrastructure for the Central West Orana Renewable Energy Zone.
- Advised the lenders and the joint sustainability coordinators to Queensland Investment Corporation on the financing of its acquisition of a stake in Vector Metering.
- Advised Incitec Pivot on the A$235 million financing for the Moranbah Gas Project.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Catherine Dawson
Julie Myers
Practice head
Adam Stapledon
Other key lawyers
James Abbott; Clare Corke; Rommel Harding-Farrenberg; Julie Myers; Andrew Daidone; Catherine Dawson; Emma Avery