Who We Are

At KnowlesMain Chambers, our Banking and Finance team brings a wealth of knowledge and experience gained across Australia, Asia, Europe, and North America. We are committed to delivering commercially focused legal advice, tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients. Our proven track record includes advising on complex domestic and cross-border financing transactions.

We represent financial institutions, factoring companies, corporate borrowers, leasing companies, and other market participants in a wide range of financing matters.

What We Do

Financial Regulation Advice – We advise banks and financial institutions on regulatory matters, including compliance with legislative changes, prudential requirements, and industry guidelines. Our close collaboration with our Financial Services team ensures our clients receive strategic and practical solutions.

Corporate Finance – We work on both general and complex corporate financing transactions, whether secured or unsecured. Our team understands the legal risks and commercial drivers that impact financing arrangements, ensuring our clients are well-positioned for success.

Agribusiness, Trade, and Asset Finance – We act for both financiers and borrowers in agriculture, trade finance (including factoring and receivables), and asset finance transactions. Our insight into the perspectives of all parties allows us to navigate complex negotiations with precision.

Our expertise also extends to fund finance, debt finance, and capital markets transactions.

Recent Matters

• Advised a borrower on an $80m financing for a major property acquisition, forming part of a larger $300m asset swap.

• Acted for a borrower in a $50m refinancing deal involving loan notes issued to financiers in Hong Kong.

• Represented a client in securing $40m senior debt construction funding for a mixed-use development, funded by a major Australian bank.

• Managed the $20m sale of two Airbus A320 aircraft and a $10m sale of a Boeing 767 aircraft.

• Advised a leading bank on a $40m financing arrangement for a high-profile corporate group.

• Assisted an issuer with a $15m Class A secured note issue and related capital raising, including negotiation of the Note Issue Deed and loan documentation.

• Supported the incorporation of a special purpose vehicle and the issuance of $5m secured notes under an existing securitised note program.

• Guided an investor through a $20m investment in a debenture program.