As a partner of Allens Linklaters, Simon worked on some of the most significant recent deals in the market including the $2.3 billion financing of the Sydney Desalinisation Plant, Dulux’s $293 million acquisition of Alesco, the acquisition by the Future Fund of The Campbell Group of SA Forestry’s plantations, the Lane Cove Tunnel acquisition and the workout and refinancings of Centro, Elders and Nufarm.
Managing Partner Danny Gilbert said, “We are delighted that a lawyer of Simon’s calibre will be joining our Finance and Restructuring practice. His expertise is outstanding and his addition to the team positions it as the premier practice in that area. Simon’s move to the firm demonstrates we are a top-tier preferred option for high-performing talent who don’t believe that a global platform is required for delivering high-quality work to the best clients.”
Gilbert + Tobin’s Finance and Restructuring practice has grown 49% over the past year and now works on many of the country’s most high-profile transactions including the Nine restructuring, the Top Ryde whole of debt sale, RiverCity, Griffin Coal, MF Global and, the $2.3 billion financing of the Sydney Desalinisation Plant, the $1.2 billon public-to-private takeover of Spotless Group and advising Credit Suisse as co–lead arranger in relation to the US$5 billion secured debt facilities for Fortescue Metals Group.
