James Tong
Senior Associate
Senior Associate
Melbourne,
Australia
James is an experienced lawyer in our Projects, Energy and Infrastructure (Project Finance) team.
James has experience in project, corporate and acquisition financing transactions. He has acted for both financiers and sponsors on a range of transactions.
Experience & capabilities
Selected matters
- MMG on financing aspect of its A$2.8 billion acquisition of Khoemacau Copper Mine in Botswana in 2024 and its financing arrangements
- QIC Private Capital on financing aspect of its A$1.6 billion acquisition of 50% of Vector’s smart metering business in 2023
- Syndicate of lenders in relation to a refinancing for International Parking Group’s corporate debt in 2024, including the incorporation of the QEII carpark debt into IPG’s corporate facilities
- Sponsors in relation to a A$75 million project financing for the Walla Walla solar farm located in NSW
- Sponsors in relation to the refinancing of a A$70.5 million syndicated facility for the Moree Solar Farm located in NSW
Sectors
Services
Background
James holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (Law) and a Bachelor of Laws from The University of Hong Kong. James is admitted to practice in Victoria, and is also a New York and Hong Kong qualified lawyer (non-practising).
