Matthew applies his expertise in acquisition, property and construction and corporate finance to deliver strategic solutions for clients across various sectors.
Biography
Matthew advises leading banks, financial institutions and borrowers, focusing on the structuring and execution of complex financing arrangements for major property and corporate projects.
He is trusted to manage the technical and practical demands of complex transactions, including negotiating intercreditor arrangements, coordinating cross‑border security and guiding clients through documentation and settlement processes. Clients also engage Matthew on matters involving green loans, social impact investments and large-scale refinancing.
He is valued for his strong market knowledge and hands‑on approach to delivering financings that support long‑term project and investment objectives.
Matthew's experience
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Major Australian trading bank
Acted as lead counsel on a cross-border amendment and refinance of a multi-currency syndicated facility with 12 banks, coordinating Australian law work alongside offshore counsel across Australia, the USA, Canada and the UK. -
Major Australian trading bank
Acted on the $60m financing for the acquisition by Glow Capital of a majority stake in Menzies Facility Services, one of Australia’s largest privately owned specialist cleaning and facilities management providers. -
Major Australian trading bank
Supported the transition of over $80m in existing commercial property financing into green loan facilities, aligning to customer sustainability objectives, including advice on applying Green Loan Principles within non-standard documentation. -
Cbus Property
Advised on a $1.3bn club facility agreement with four banks, which has been fully converted to green loan facilities and is secured over premium office assets. -
PDG Corporation
Acted on $170m construction financing for QVM Munro site, a landmark mixed-use precinct in Melbourne. -
Digicel Group
Advised on Australian aspects of $4.4bn global debt restructuring, including security documentation. -
Major Australian trading bank
Lead counsel on US$375m debt financing for the US$750m acquisition of Wells Fargo’s US Corporate Trust Services business.