Doug advises lenders and borrowers on complex domestic and cross‑border financing transactions. He advises on bespoke and multi‑lender deals where structure, timing and execution are critical.
Biography
His experience covers corporate and acquisition finance, debt capital markets as well as property and construction finance. He is regularly involved in multi-lender transactions and sophisticated capital structures, including security and intercreditor arrangements.
Doug is trusted on transactions where execution matters. He brings clear judgement, a pragmatic approach and a strong track record of supporting clients through complex, time-sensitive deals. He is frequently appointed as lead Australian counsel on cross-border financings, coordinating advisers and managing key stakeholder relationships.
Doug's experience
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Cbus Property
Advised on the $540m development financing for the landmark 435 Bourke Street office tower in Melbourne, an $1.1bn, 48-level tower delivering 62,000sqm. -
Cbus Property
Advised on its green club facility agreement with a syndicate of four major banks including additional facilities and property accessions over several years with commitments up to $1.3bn. -
Cbus Property
Advised on the establishment of a new common terms deed poll and security trust structure for its residential development division, marking a transition to whole of group financing. -
Major Australian trading bank
Lead counsel on the amendment and refinancing of its Australian law governed US$600m syndicated facility agreement with 12 local and offshore banks across multiple jurisdictions. -
Major Australian trading bank
Lead counsel on US$375m debt financing for US$750m acquisition of Wells Fargo’s US Corporate Trust Services business. -
Major Australian trading bank
Advised on a US$50m cross border Australian law governed bilateral facility involving Australia, Canada, the UK and the USA.
Awards, recognition and rankings
- IFLR1000 2026 – Recognised as a highly regarded lawyer in Banking
- Expert Guides – Recognised as a leading lawyer in Banking and Finance and Transaction Law