1st tier ranking, B&F: Securitisation
Chambers Global Guide 2009
1st tier ranking, BF: Securitisation
PLC Which lawyer? 2009
1st tier ranking, Capital markets: Securitisation and structured finance
IFLR 1000 2009
1st tier ranking, B&F
IFLR 1000 2009
1st tier ranking, B&F
APL 500 2008/2009
“Mallesons is a standout firm in all respects,” enthuse clients, who name the firm’s strengths as “its fine problem-solving skills, complete dedication, innovative approach, fast turnaround times and availability of senior partners. Its broad resources mean the lawyers can easily manage large matters.”
Chambers 2009
Even peers conceded: “Mallesons cannot be faulted for finance work.” During the past year the banking and finance team added six partners to its ranks in order to keep up with demand, bringing its total to 186 lawyers operating out of offices in all of Australia’s main business centres.”
Chambers 2009
“Despite the retirement from the partnership of one of its market-leading banking practitioners, John Stumbles (who now acts as a consultant for the firm), Mallesons continues to reign as one of Australia’s premier firms in finance. During the past year it has worked on an impressive array of notable matters, such as advising ING Industrial Fund on its AUD1.8 billion bridge refinancing and assisting The Blackstone Group with its USD26 billion acquisition of Hilton Hotels.”
Chambers 2009
“The firm’s strength at partner level, supported by extensive resources and experience from the rest of the team, impresses clients no end: “The top quality of its people, from the partners down to the most junior associates, is extraordinary. The firm has a can-do culture, and always acts in our best interests while being mindful of commercial practicalities”."
Chambers 2009
“Mallesons' strength lies in the impressive depth of its broad finance offering. A leading player for lending, project finance, debt capital markets and equity capital markets work in Australia, it also has a very good securitisation track record. Its clients are safe in the knowledge that the firm can put its hand to all aspects of finance transactions and do it exceptionally well. “
PLC Which Laywer? Global 50 Portrait 2009
“A team of nearly 40 partners spread across Australia, Hong Kong and China makes this one of the largest teams at an Australian firm.”
PLC Which Laywer? Global 50 Portrait 2009
“Apart from a longstanding relationship with National Australia Bank, one of the country's largest, the firm boasts a diverse client base, and acts for both major banks and blue chip corporates, as well as funds and private equity houses on leveraged financings. Highlights from 2007/8 include acting for the Blackstone Group on the Australian financing aspects of its US$26 billion buyout of the Hilton Hotel Group; and advising the syndicate of lenders, which included RBS, NAB and HVB Australia, on Coogee Resources' US$270 million financing of its start-up oil exploration in the Timor Sea.”
PLC Which Laywer? Global 50 Portrait 2009
“The firm's Hong Kong-based practice is also impressive. Known in particular for acquisition finance work, the office marries together its rated expertise in projects, securitisation and capital markets to provide clients with an alternative one-stop shop to the established UK and US players in the market. The practice has won over a number of US and European-based investments banks, testament to the growing clout of the practice.”
PLC Which Laywer? Global 50 Portrait 2009
“Mallesons Stephen Jaques’ securitisation practice has long been regarded as a market leader…it is best known for consistently working on cutting-edge deals.”
IFLR 1000 2007