The team at Wright Legal is extremely honoured to be recognised by Australasian Lawyer as one of the Top Boutique Firms in Australia this year. We were the only law firm with banking and finance expertise featured on the list.
40 firms across Australia were chosen based on the strength of the matters handled by the firms, their longevity in the profession, their client service delivery approach, and noteworthy achievements in meeting clients’ needs.
Following recognition in last year’s Australasian Law Awards as a winner for Boutique Law Firm of the Year, Wright Legal has continued to deliver exceptional outcomes for clients, completing a large volume of complex banking and finance deals for domestic and international projects, despite the continued challenges associated with COVID-19.
Wright Legal competes with large, international law firms as a firm specifically dedicated to banking and finance law, and won instructions for market leading, complex finance deals in Australia, facilitating over A$1.8 billion in finance transactions spanning mining and resources, property, energy and commercial deals.
A stand out debt transaction during this period was the ASX50 company, Northern Star Resources Limited (NST) refinancing of its debt facilities (Northern Star’s and Saracen’s secured facilities from pre-merger) into a $1billion flexible corporate facility, recognising the combined Group’s strong position and growth aspects with Wright Legal director Dom McGreal acting on the entire process for NST.
Wright Legal also secured impressive mining project financing in WA, with director Trish Chapman assisting Bellevue Gold Limited on its $200m facility for its namesake mine and Mincor Resources NL who secured a $55m project finance facility with BNP Paribas and Societe Generale, and later in 2021 with additional equity raised, refinanced it into a more flexible and lower covenant $30m corporate facility. Directors Dom McGreal and Luke McShane were also active in this field, with Dom acting for Panoramic Resources Limited on its US$45m prepayment term and revolving credit facilities with Trafigura, and Luke acted for MACA (mining services), achieving financial close on its $130m facility.
For Macmahon Holdings, Wright Legal advised on a relatively novel approach to their asset financing with its growth ahead, with a A$145m syndicated asset finance facility with NAB as Mandated Lead Arranger. Wright Legal also advised Macmahon on their refinancing (and upsizing) of their separate syndicated corporate facility.
Directors Dom McGreal and Trish Chapman said "We'd like to thank all our referrers and clients for their continued trust in us, and to thank our talented team - Luke McShane, Claire Rowe and Jessica McGovern, who always deliver extraordinary outcomes. We look forward to another year of success and growth." If you need advice about your banking and financing, please contact us on (08) 9327 0800.
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highly professional seeking the best outcome for clients in a pragmatic approach whilst considering the needs of financiers”
drive a commercial solution where possible but not afraid to drive a hard deal or question an illogical approach... provide consideration to concerns whilst ensuring clients’ needs are met”
‘matter of fact’ whilst exuding a calm and happy manner under pressure...always responsive and respectful”
outstanding effort (always exhibited) even in times of extraordinary deals attracting interest from multiple financiers with international attention. A ‘can-do’ attitude with impressive capacity to problem solve, actively listen and draft complex agreements”
pleasure to work with and a genuine trusted advisor. Excellent understanding of banking and finance law and able to communicate and document complex matters in a form that is easy to understand. The Wright Legal team are always available to discuss matters and show a high level of pro-activeness and commitment and deliver excellent client outcomes. All are professional, engaging and a pleasure to work with and are (our) first choice in our all banking and finance matters”