Co-head of the Asia Pacific Corporate practice Andrew Crook added, “Liz’s strong relationships and knowledge of the local market will be invaluable as we continue to grow our offering for financial investors. Her stellar record of working with domestic and international sponsors on critical and complex matters will be key as we focus on advising the world’s foremost financial investors. Our corporate practice is extremely excited about the opportunity to work alongside such a high calibre finance expert who brings wide-ranging experience and complementary skills to the firm.”

Co-head of the Asia Pacific Finance practice Anthony Wang said, “We are excited to welcome Elizabeth to our practice and firm. Her knowledge and enthusiasm will complement our existing offering and, in particular, our leveraged finance capability across the region. Her expertise will keep us at the cutting edge of the global leveraged finance market.”

With the appointment of Elizabeth the firm continues to expand its finance platform in Australia. She will work alongside Sydney-based Richard Gordon, who specialises in event-driven finance, and recently appointed partners Mark Gillgren in Perth, who focuses on restructurings, distressed loans and asset-backed finance, and Chad Bochan in Sydney, who focuses on project finance and regulatory work.