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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Work Department
Banking & Finance / Energy & Resources / Major Projects & Infrastructure.
Position

Partner.

Career

Clare provides clients with a potent combination of international experience and industry insights. Her depth of knowledge in banking and finance transactions, as well as project and infrastructure projects has established Clare as a highly sought-after legal mind amongst clients and colleagues alike. Having previously served as the director of the Banking & Finance Department and joint head of the Project Finance Division in one of South Africa’s largest law firms; Clare also has the foresight, composure and resourcefulness to expertly steer a project through myriad challenges. Whether advising on complex transactions, maintaining client relationships or mentoring junior members of her team – Clare always brings a high level of focus and dedication to the task at hand.

Clare is Vice Chair of the Asia Pacific Forum of the International Bar Association.

Memberships
Law Institute of Victoria Member.

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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.'

Key clients

  • ACEREZ Partnership
  • Cross Yarra Partnership

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.