Gilbert + Tobin

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Gilbert + Tobin has a longstanding reputation for advising major sponsors, contractors, and financiers on high-profile infrastructure projects across the transport, energy, social infrastructure, health, water and waste sectors. At the helm of the practice in Sydney is John Schembri, a seasoned project finance practitioner, who is especially proficient in handling the financing of major infrastructure, renewables, and resources projects. Adela Smith bolsters the team’s offering through her expertise in corporate, leveraged and acquisition finance debt transactions in relation to infrastructure and energy projects. Simon Lynch is capable of advising on the full gamut of project finance-related issues, including corporate facilities, restructurings, LBOs and acquisition financings, while Dom McGreal has notable proficiency in derivatives transactions and international offtake arrangements. The team’s expertise was also strengthened through the promotion of Alex Tonkin to partner and the arrival of Jamie Guthrie from Allens in July 2025.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The G+T team is extremely diligent and very collaborative. All of our needs are always met, we have a longstanding relationship and the team has a very good understanding of our business and our needs.’

  • ‘The individuals we deal with go above and beyond to provide the service we need. Their dedication is second to none, and those stand out partners include Adela Smith.’

Key clients

  • Vocus Group
  • Macquarie Asset Management

Work highlights

Advised Vocus Group on its A$5.8 billion bid for TPG Telecom’s assets, including a complex debt financing involving a large number of syndicate lenders.