EVENT PARTNER
DEBT MARKET DEAL OF THE YEAR
ENERGY & RESOURCES DEAL OF THE YEAR
SMART ABS SERIES SECURITISATION
MERGER OF QUEENSLAND ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTORS TO CREATE ENERGY QUEENSLAND
“It was a very collaborative affair,” was how Allen & Overy’s Minesh Patel (pictured) summed it up after picking up the trophy. “Everyone had a clear target in mind and worked well together.” Reaping the rewards of teamwork was also echoed in judges’ comments with one saying “This [deal] demonstrates the legal aptitude that Australian law firms can exhibit, which make them market leaders of our environment.”
FINALISTS • Financing of GE Commercial acquisition • Iron Mountain syndicated Term Loan B facility • Scottish Pacific restructure
This merger, which created Australia’s largest electricity provider, was deemed ‘a clear winner’ by judges due to its scale and significance. Speaking to Australasian Lawyer at the event, MinterEllison partner Andrew Rentoul (pictured left) said “We’re very excited to have the recognition…this is something to be proud of and you can see the effort of our team writ large.” King & Wood Mallesons partner Scott Langford (pictured right) described the project's significance as “a fantastic motivator to do the very best for our clients.”
FINALISTS • • • •
AWAC joint venture renegotiation Beach Energy merger with Drillsearch Energy BHP Billiton REDD+ forest bond Establishment of the Powering Australia Renewables Fund • Glencore/Evolution Mining Ernest Henry Mine agreement
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