We are specialists in leverage and acquisition finance, corporate lending and structured finance, bi-lateral and syndicated loans and real estate finance, and act regularly for both lenders and sponsors in both the Australian and European markets. Our lawyers advise on a wide range of matters involving senior debt, mezzanine debt, and subordinated debt along with corporate issuances, private equity processes, direct lending and restructurings. Our small team has experience working for magic circle and top tier law firms, as well as for investment banks and debt funds. We therefore pride ourselves on being able to provide legal solutions taking into account commercial driving factors, any stage of a deal – from advising on the capital structure/term sheet, through to documentation, deal execution and completion mechanics. Our team also advises on Australian, UK and Pacific Island banking laws and regulations and we regularly assist clients obtain domestic and off-shore banking licences and restricted ADIs and assist with strong risk and compliance frameworks.
our expertise:
Drafting and negotiating general and specific security deeds, finance agreements, security trust deed, guarantee and indemnity agreements etc
Advising on capital structures, term sheets, loan agreements, intercreditor issues, security and other finance documents, CPs and funds flow and closing mechanics
Applications for ADI, RADI and off-shore banking licences
Guidance on banking and financial markets regulation, Banking Act, APRA letters, Personal Properties Securities Act, Electronic Transactions Act, ePayments Code, Code of Banking Practice and prudential standards
Preparing governance frameworks, banking policies and procedures and complying with capital adequacy, credit risk, market risk and liquidity requirements
Dealing with ASIC, APRA, AUSTRAC and other regulators and assisting with regulatory investigations
Establishing foreign bank representative offices and negotiating correspondent banking relationships
Recommendations on fit and proper and accountable person requirements
Assistance with BEAR responsibilities, Open Banking, financial information data and reporting
Providing off the shelf banking agreements and policy templates for in-house counsel
Contact us today to find out more about the banking & finance services we provide on 1800 965 990 or info@cocounsel.com.au.