Ashurst advises Newcastle Airport on refinancing

Global law firm Ashurst has advised Newcastle Airport on the corporate refinancing of the Newcastle Airport.

The financing will expand the airport to enhance domestic capacity and develop a new international passenger terminal. The funding will also accelerate the activation of the Astra Aerolab project, Australia's new defence and aerospace precinct adjoining Newcastle Airport and RAAF Base Williamtown.

Partner Chris Redden said:

"We are delighted to have advised Newcastle Airport on this important refinancing. It is exciting to work on a project which will drive economic growth, infrastructure and employment opportunities in the Hunter region."

The Ashurst team was led by克里斯脸红, who was assisted by senior associateStephen Blair, and associates Harrison Xu and Lianne Wong (Projects & Energy Transition); partnersPauline TanandVicki Aron, CounselVictoria Lee, and associates Rayanne Karem and Mary Tran (Real Estate); and partnerRebecca Dixon, counselRachel Daniel, and associate David Le (Planning, Access and Environment).