As an experienced banking and finance lawyer, Luke helps clients navigate the complexities of their finance transactions with his unique skillset that combines strong technical expertise with commercial acumen.
Over the course of his career, Luke has assisted borrowers with the project financing of mining, resources and infrastructure projects within Australia and overseas, including negotiating and documenting offtake agreements.
Notably, Luke has extensive experience partnering with non-bank lenders investing in the real estate sector, including residual stock loans, first mortgage finance, secured mezzanine finance and preferred equity investments. Projects he has acted on in the property sector range from residential apartment complexes, land subdivisions and urban developments, through to farming land, hotels, medical, industrial, retail and commercial office developments. Non-bank lenders who benefit from Luke’s advice in this sector include boutique fund managers, dedicated property development funders, multi-family investment houses and private lender syndicates.
Prior to joining Hamilton Locke, Luke worked at Herbert Smith Freehills in Perth and was a Director at Wright Legal, a highly awarded boutique banking and finance practice.
