Mallesons has advised the mandated lead arrangers, underwriters and bookrunners, lenders and hedge providers on the A$4.95 billion debt financing to support the investment in Qube Holdings Limited by a consortium led by Macquarie Asset Management (MAM).
The financing, together with associated hedging facilities, was provided to a special purpose acquisition vehicle owned by MAM and its co-investors, including UniSuper and Pontegadea, to fund the approximately A$11.7 billion acquisition of Qube by way of scheme of arrangement.
The scheme was implemented on 14 August 2026.
The Mallesons team was led by Partner Jeff Clark, with support from Senior Associate Nicholas Camac and Solicitors Christopher Regester, Natasha Holman and D’Arcy O’Shannassy.
Specialist advice was provided by M&A Partner Genovieve Lajeunesse and Special Counsel Ned Sutton; Tax Partner Greg Protektor and Senior Associates Sylvester Urban and Michael Evans, and FIRB Partner Intan Eow.
Commenting on the transaction, Jeff Clark said:
“The acquisition of Qube is a significant investment in one of Australia’s leading ports, terminals and supply chain infrastructure businesses. We were delighted to work again with MAM and its financiers on the funding for this transaction.”
