Banking and Finance

Banking and finance legal solutions

McCullough Robertson’s Finance team combines exceptional people and technical capabilities, establishing the firm as a leader in the market. The team recently achieved the highest rating of any law firm in a panel review conducted by one of Australia’s four major domestic banks, being described as ‘consistently meets expectations’ with ‘no weaknesses in service’.

We represent banks, non-bank lenders, borrowers, and government entities, always focusing on understanding clients’ strategic and project objectives. Renowned for our quality, efficiency, commerciality, and value for money, McR holds panel positions with many of Australia’s banks and financiers.

We address the challenges faced by clients in a wide range of sectors including residential and commercial real estate (both development and investment), food and agribusiness, healthcare, education, resources, government, and technology.

Comprehensive support across the full lifecycle of your transaction

Our experienced finance lawyers excel in managing commercial transactions from the initial term sheet to settlement and financial close, offering seamless legal support at every stage. Our partner-led approach ensures consistent quality of service at a competitive price, avoiding unnecessary over-resourcing.

With expertise in bilateral lending, club and syndicated funding, mezzanine financing, intercreditor agreements, and inbound/outbound transactions, we provide comprehensive advice and documentation solutions across all financial structures. We pride ourselves on offering high-quality, efficient, and commercial guidance, tailored to meet your needs.

Proven track record of delivering results

The Finance team at McR has been consistently recognised by its clients and peers. The team is ranked in Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 alongside national and international firms in the banking and finance sector, with partners and senior lawyers in the team individually recognised by Best Lawyers in Australia for Banking and Finance Law.

“The commercial acumen of the team is second to none. McR provide practical, real world solutions that are acceptable to both us and our counterparties. McR are able to summarise the technical risk in a clear and simple manner and provide solutions-based advice – not just list off the legal risks of a transaction.”

International finance transactions

We take pride in our depth of international experience, with lawyers who have practiced across various jurisdictions including the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, China and Canada. As an independent Australian law firm, McR’s Finance team can support overseas corporate and law firm clients on inbound funding structures and investments in Australia.

We regularly assist overseas clients with advice on inbound lending structures, due diligence on Australian assets, and local law securities and guarantees including assistance with registration and perfection requirements.

Let us help you achieve your goals, now and into the future.

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Major Australian developer

Advising on all aspects of their financing of site acquisitions and developments and at every level in their debt structures.

Wanda Ridong

Advising on bridging finance facilities with two international banks having an aggregate value of approximately $110 million, as well as a separate $585 million syndicated development loan facility.

Corporate Travel Management

Acting in relation to an $185 million club facility provided by an Australian major bank and four international banks.

Diversified investment and funds management group (ASX listed)

Advising borrower and related obligors in relation to $234 million facilities provided by a major Australian bank.

A Dutch multinational banking group

Advising financiers for the funds provision borrower, a special purpose vehicle controlled by an overseas pension fund, for the acquisition of a commercial property.

Rural Funds Management

Acting as the responsible entity for a number of funds, in a secured club facility provided by an Australian major bank and Dutch international bank.

Australian major bank

Acting for the $80 million funding for the development of a new five-star hotel in Brisbane.

Global Student Accommodation

Advising on the development and investment financing of Global Student Accommodation’s first entry into the Australian market.

Black River

Assisting in the established acquisition vehicles for various asset purchases to form part of Black River’s Australian Agricultural Fund No. 2.

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Banking and Finance

Banking and finance legal solutions

Comprehensive support across the full lifecycle of your transaction