OUR SERVICES

Banking & Finance

Legal support for financing arrangements, security documentation and the transactions that enable businesses and investments. We advise clients on finance-related legal matters by considering contractual obligations, security interests, transaction structure and the practical requirements of completion together.

Finance transactions require clarity and control.

Financing arrangements can create important obligations for borrowers, lenders, investors and guarantors. The structure of the facility, the scope of security, conditions to drawdown and enforcement rights should be understood before documentation is finalised.

JWG’s role is to help clients navigate the legal documentation and transaction steps relevant to their instructions, identify material risks and work towards clear, workable arrangements.

Advice is tailored to the nature of the facility, the parties involved, the assets or obligations concerned and the applicable legal and regulatory framework.

Areas of assistance

Review and preparation of finance and facility documentation
Security documentation and related registrations, where applicable
Legal due diligence relating to financing transactions
Conditions precedent and completion requirements
Borrower, lender and guarantor obligations
Banking securities and property-related security matters
Review of contractual rights, defaults and enforcement provisions

The precise scope depends on the transaction, applicable law and client instructions.

From initial review to completion

01 Scope

Understand the financing purpose, parties, structure and transaction timetable.

02 Review

Review documents, security requirements, obligations and completion conditions.

03 Document

Help prepare or review transaction documents and resolve issues arising during negotiation.

04 Complete

Coordinate relevant legal completion steps and clarify continuing obligations after execution.

Related expertise

Banking and finance matters can intersect with property transactions, corporate structuring, acquisitions and due diligence. Related areas of JWG’s work include:

Discuss a banking or finance matter

Contact JWG to discuss your financing arrangement, security documentation or related transaction. Advice will be scoped to the circumstances and your instructions.