I am adept at handling the complex issues that confront borrowers (both major corporations and mid-caps) as well as financiers (both domestic and international).

To exceed my clients’ expectations, I focus on their commercial objectives and constantly strive to be proactive, innovative and responsive.

Career Highlights

• China Development Bank – acted in relation to funding of US$1.34 billion to Sino Iron Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of CITIC Pacific Mining, for the Sino iron ore project in Western Australia, including port and rail arrangements and mining infrastructure
  
• BNP Paribas, National Australia Bank Limited and The Royal Bank of Scotland – advised in relation to funding the Hope Downs iron ore project for Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd including joint venture arrangements, rail arrangements and mining infrastructure
  
• Perseus Mining Cóte d’Ivoire SA – advised in relation to obtaining funding from Macquarie Bank Limited for the Sissingué gold project in Cóte d’Ivoire, including the construction of mining infrastructure
  
• Sabodala Gold Operations SA – advised in relation to funding from Macquarie Bank Limited for the Sabodala gold project in Senegal, including the construction of mining infrastructure
  
• Perseus Mining (Ghana) Limited – acted in relation to funding from Macquarie Bank Limited and Credit Suisse for the Edikan gold project in Ghana
  
• Red 5 Limited – advised in relation to funding from Sprott Resources Finance for the Siana gold project in the Philippines
  
• ANZ, Bank of America N.A., Sydney Branch, Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited, Bank of China Limited, Sydney Branch, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Citibank N.A., Sydney Branch, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, ING Bank (Australia) Limited, National Australia Bank Limited, Royal Bank of Canada, Bank of Nova Scotia, The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd and Westpac Banking Corporation – acted in relation to funding of A$500 million to Gruyere Holdings Pty Ltd for the acquisition of a 50% participating interest in the joint venture for the Gruyere gold project in Western Australia
  
• ANZ, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Barclays Bank PLC, Australian Branch, Citibank N.A., Sydney Branch, HSBC Bank Australia Limited, The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd and Westpac Banking Corporation – advised in relation to funding of A$500 million to AngloGold Ashanti Australia Limited for corporate requirements
  
• Bankwest, National Australia Bank Limited and Westpac Banking Corporation – advised in relation to funding of A$300 million to the BGC Group for the acquisition of land in Perth and Rivervale in Western Australia and the construction of the Westin and the Aloft hotels
  
• ANZ and Bankwest – advised in relation to funding of A$418 million to Ever Glory (Australia) Holdings Corporation and Glory Property II Investments Pty Ltd for the acquisition of the Hilton Hotel in Sydney, New South Wales
  
• Kailis Bros Pty Ltd – advised in relation to funding of A$180 million from Bank of China Limited, Macau Branch and Westpac Banking Corporation for the acquisition of, and the working requirements of, the Kailis Group
  

Education
LLB, B JURIS

• Australian Institute of Company Directors, Member
• Securities Institute of Australia, Member

• MinterEllison advises Perseus Mining on US$300 million corporate facility
  

  MinterEllison recently advised Perseus Mining on a US$300 million syndicated corporate facility, replacing an existing US$150 million facility. The increased facility is a strong endorsement of its multi-mine and multi-jurisdictional gold strategy in Africa.

• Developments in gold markets
  

  Gold markets over the last financial year have benefited from the ongoing state of uncertainty in global markets. While risk assets rose in value in 2017, uncertainty stemming from geopolitical instability and other political risks drove and underpinned gold prices. 

  Gold’s performance during the past year reinforces its role as a strategic asset which can be used to diversify portfolios and reduce risk. Understanding gold markets is as important as ever considering that gold continues to maintain its relevance as a mainstream financial asset in today’s modern world.

• COVID-19 and the impacts on mining finance
  

  As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the global economy, many in the energy and resources sector are considering the potential implications on their financing arrangements. In this guide, we discuss three potential scenarios that borrowers in the mining sector may face as a result of COVID-19 together with practical advice as to their financing arrangements.

• Exploring mining's outlook: Insights from key executives
  

  MinterEllison's Perth-based team met with key mining executives to delve deeper into the sector's evolving trends and outlook

   

• Exploring mining's outlook | Current pressures in an evolving sector
  

  Australia's mining sector is under pressure due to labour shortages, supply chain concerns and escalating costs. What is the impact on mining companies and mining services providers – and what should they do to manage a volatile environment? To find out, we interviewed key executives in the sector in Western Australia. Learn about our findings and recommendations for the future.

• Ten tips for attracting investment for your next mining project
  

  We outline our top tips for mining companies to strengthen their position to attract investment - no matter the project's scale, development stage and financial position.