Profile Overview
Nicholas Adkins (currently a Partner at Allens – Australia) stands at the forefront of financing transactions, bringing unparalleled expertise across various spectrums— from project finance, including infrastructure and PPPs, to acquisition finance, corporate finance, and even restructuring and distressed debt operations.
Accolades and Recognition
Nick’s prowess has been acknowledged by renowned legal directories. He’s been celebrated by Chambers & Partners, Doyle’s Guide – Leading Banking & Finance Lawyers NSW, and Best Lawyers in Australia. His peer-driven accolade as the “Lawyer of the Year” for Project Finance and Development Practice in Sydney for 2023-2024 speaks volumes about his esteemed position in the sector.
Education and Outreach
Beyond his transactional roles, Nick is a trusted voice in the legal community. His contributions as an author and presenter have carved spaces in the Banking and Financial Services Law Association Conference. He’s also contributed his insights as a facilitator for APLMA documentation training courses and as a distinguished lecturer for the ‘Advanced Financing Techniques’ course at Sydney University Faculty of Law. Nick’s co-authorship of the Lexis-Nexis sustainable finance guide further accentuates his dedication to knowledge dissemination.
Signature Engagements
Project and Infrastructure Finance:
Social Infrastructure:
- Sydney Light Rail, New Royal Adelaide Hospital, and Circular Quay Redevelopment are just a few of the projects he’s advised on.
- Nick’s handprints can be seen on bids for notable projects like NSW Social and Affordable Housing, Footscray Hospital, and student accommodations at universities such as UNSW, Macquarie University, and University of Melbourne.
Economic Infrastructure:
- Projects like Queens Wharf Brisbane Resort, Brisbane and Sydney Airports, and Port Kembla Coal Terminal bear testimony to his vast experience.
Energy:
- His influence extends to projects like the NSW Central West Orana Renewable Energy Zone, Yarranlea Solar Farm, and Eco Energy World renewables portfolio.
Mining, Oil & Gas:
- He’s left his mark on ventures like Pluto Gas Train 2 Project, Tui Oil Project, and the Avebury Nickel Project.
Other Sectors:
- Nick’s advisory encompasses Seafarms Group’s ‘Project Sea Dragon’, the A$50 billion Attack Class Submarine Program, and acquisition financing ventures like the privatisations of the NSW Land Registry Services and the Port of Brisbane.
Corporate Financing:
- He has been pivotal in advising on corporate finance transactions across sectors like agribusiness and infrastructure. Companies like Blackmores, Collins Foods Group, and Ricegrowers Limited have benefited from his advice.
Restructuring and Distressed Debt:
- From Sydney Light Rail to the Wiggins Island Coal Export Project, Nick’s expertise shines in restructuring. His advisory roles extend to debt exposure sales and loan portfolio transactions, like the RBS and BOSI loan portfolios.
Areas of Mastery
- Sectors: Nick’s acumen extends across sectors like Agribusiness, Banking & Financial Institutions, and Infrastructure & Transport.
- Services: His primary service domain lies in Banking & Finance.
Nicholas Adkins has cultivated a legacy in financing transactions, revered not just for his expertise but also his contribution to the broader legal community. He continues to redefine standards, proving indispensable to both his clients and the broader industry.
(Last Updated 13 August 2023)