Corrs Chambers Westgarth’s practice spans an array of industries with a well-established client base including major developers, private investors and public sector clients. The team is recognised for handling acquisition finance, refinancing, and consortium and syndicated financing. The practice group is led from Sydney by experienced partner Adam Stapledon, who provides particular expertise in implementing complex multi-source financing structures. Clare Corke regularly advises a wide range of stakeholders across the natural resources, property, infrastructure and energy sectors on leveraged finance, syndicated debt and debt capital markets. Paul Brickley excels in counselling government bodies and financiers on large-scale infrastructure projects, while Catherine Dawson provides expertise in international and domestic transactions. Julie Myers is a key name to note for advising on bilateral and syndicated facilities. Paul Sroka joined in September 2024 from HWL Ebsworth, reinforcing the firm’s real estate and agribusiness capabilities, whilst Andrew Daidone was promoted to the partnership in July 2025.
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Testimonials
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‘Corrs have been reliable and efficient over the years I've worked with them in the commercial energy contracts and project financing space. They are responsive and consistently meet required deadlines, providing pragmatic advice that's fit for the intended purpose.’
‘Paul Brickley regularly advises on project financing arrangements. His attention to detail and diligence assessing financing or legal risks relevant to our contracts and perspective ensures billing efficiency, consistently meeting our requirements and timelines.'
‘I have worked with Corr’s project finance team, specifically Paul Brickley, on several high profile transactions as well as ad hoc disputes on several PPP contracts. I have found the the advice to be pragmatic and commercial in all circumstances which is what is required by the client.'
‘I have specifically worked with Paul Brickley in different capacities and found him to be incredibly responsive and balances sound legal advice with commercial nous.’
‘Corrs' project finance team provide a broad range of advice in both front-end and back-end construction matters. Theirs is a large team and they effectively deploy resources based on the requirements of each matter, including IT solutions and AI.’
- 'Rommel Harding-Farrenberg and the team are professional and approachable at all times. They are experts in the area and efficient and clear in their work and advice.'
- 'The team are personable and collaborative.'
Key clients
- ACEREZ Partnership
- Cross Yarra Partnership
- Macquarie Bank
- Palisade Investment Partners
- BUMA International Group
- Tetris Capital Pty Ltd
- Queensland Investment Corporation
- Australia and New Zealand Banking Group
- DIF Capital Partners
- Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Work highlights
Advised ACEREZ Partnership, a consortium between Acciona, Cobra and Endeavour Energy, on the multi-billion dollar project financing for the Central West Orana Renewable Energy Zone.
Advised a consortium of M Resources Pty Ltd and Golden Energy and Resources Pte Ltd on the syndicated financing of its US$1.65 billion (approximately A$2.5 billion) acquisition of the Illawarra Metallurgical Coal business from South32.
Advised Tetris Capital, a leading social infrastructure developer and investor, on a landmark matter involving the development of 483 affordable homes in Queensland.
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
Clare Corke; Paul Brickley; Catherine Dawson; Julie Myers; Paul Sroka; Andrew Daidone; Rommel Harding-Farrenberg