Areas of Expertise

Banking & Finance

Andrew has been advising clients in the banking and finance sector for over 30 years. He acts for banks, non-bank lenders and corporate borrowers.

His practice involves the preparation and negotiation of funding documents and related security and ancillary documents. He also advises clients in relation to the structuring aspects of funding transactions.

His experience includes advising on funding transactions across international jurisdictions including the US, Hong Kong and New Zealand. Andrew has been involved in a number of USPPs for clients obtaining financial accommodation from US-based institutional investors.

He enjoys working closely with clients and is focused on delivering commercial advice which meets the specific requirements of a transaction for clients.

What others say

"Lawyer of the Year, Banking and Finance, Adelaide"
Best Lawyers Peer Review 2023, 2025
"Best Lawyer, Asset Finance Law, Debt Capital Markets Law, Project Finance and Development Practice and Structured Finance Law."
Best Lawyers Peer Review 2023 - 2025
"Leading Lawyer, Banking and Finance, South Australia"
Doyle's Guide 2023

Experience

5 star hotel

Acting for a borrower and developer in connection with the funding the development and construction of a 5 star international hotel in Adelaide.

Shopping centres

Representing a property developer and manager in connection with the refinancing of facilities secured over major retail shopping centres located in New Zealand, Queensland and South Australia.

Refinancing facilities

Acting for a major domestic bank in connection with the refinancing of facilities in excess of A$100 million provided by the bank to an incorporated joint venture which was in the process of becoming wholly owned by an overseas based investor.

Infrastructure provider

Acting for a borrower, being an infrastructure provider based in South Australia in the energy sector in connection with three bilateral funding arrangements in aggregate exceeding A$200 million with a major domestic bank and two overseas based banks.