How Australia’s secondary debt market has changed restructuring Australia’s secondary debt market is now more liquid than ever. The development of this market has been a game-changer for banks, investors and distressed companies By Ashley Lee September 25 2013
Australian M&A trends explained Herbert Smith Freehills’ Australian public M&A report revealed a drop in the success rate of deals. As deals become more challenging, structures and mechanics have also changed By Ashley Lee September 25 2013
The brightest banks A guide to the 20 bank teams at the forefront of legal innovation By Danielle Myles & Ashley Lee September 22 2013
Asia bank capital series: Japan’s Basel III framework explained While Japan’s Basel III capital adequacy framework is largely compliant with global guidelines, its government could remain dedicated to providing support to troubled and systemically important domestic banks By Ashley Lee September 17 2013
Aussie sale and leaseback first unlocks real estate value Wesfarmers and Bunnings’ innovative sale-and-leaseback transaction was the first of its kind in Australia By Ashley Lee September 17 2013
Asia bank capital series: Korea Basel III implementation explained Basel III has been delayed in Korea, giving banks more time to prepare. But fears are growing that the rules will rein in growth By Ashley Lee September 15 2013
RBI circular jeopardises indebted IndiaCos The Reserve Bank of India’s recent circular on Overseas Direct Investment has been criticised by for jeopardising deals in progress. The bigger problem, however, is that it clouds the future... By Ashley Lee September 10 2013