Trish Chapman

Partner
Perth

Biography

Trish is a partner in our Banking and Projects group.

Trish advises on all aspects of banking and finance transactions in a variety of sectors, with a focus on clients in the mining, energy and resources sector.

Trish brings more than 25 years’ extensive experience in a broad range of financing transactions, with particular expertise in project financing transactions for projects located in Western Australia and internationally. Trish also has experience in international and domestic offtake arrangements, streaming and royalty transactions, derivative transactions, corporate debt facilities, convertible loans, equipment financing and share and business acquisitions.

Prior to joining G+T, Trish was a Director at Wright Legal having joined the firm in 2002 which developed into a leading boutique banking and finance practice in Western Australia.

Experience

Trish’s experience includes advising:

  • Franco-Nevada in connection with its $220 million strategic financing package with Minerals 260 to advance the Bullabulling Gold Project in WA.

  • Bellevue Gold on a $200 million project financing with Macquarie Bank and hedging for the Bellevue Gold Project in WA.

  • Macmahon Holdings on a $330 million secured syndicated debt facility with HSBC as Mandated Lead Arranger and Bookrunner and their $145 million syndicated asset finance facility, with National Australia Bank as Mandated Lead Arranger.

  • De Grey Mining on project financing advice for the Hemi gold project.

  • Genesis Minerals on general financing matters, including in connection with acquisition of the Gwalia gold project assets from St Barbara, hedging and equipment financing.

  • A private company on USD5.5 million royalty financing for a carbon credits (carbon removal) project in Western Australia.

  • Mincor Resources NL on a $55 million syndicated project finance facility provided by BNP Paribas and Société Générale, together with hedging and subsequent refinance to a $30 million corporate debt facility with BNP Paribas, and nickel offtake with BHP Nickel West.

  • Northern Star Resources on a $1 billion syndicated corporate facilities and hedging arrangements following the merger of Northern Star Resources and Saracen Mineral Holdings.

  • Saracen Mineral Holdings on $500 million debt facilities ($450 million term debt facility, $45 million revolving facility and $5 million contingent instruments facility) with BNP Paribas, Citibank N.A. and Westpac Banking Corporation.

  • Capricorn Metals on $107 million funding with Macquarie Bank to advance development of the Karlawinda Gold Project in the Pilbara, Western Australia.

  • Troy Resources Limited on a 5,200 ounces gold loan (approximately $11 million) with Malaysian-based investment fund, Asian Management Investment Services.

  • Dacian Gold on a $150 million syndicated project facility and cost overrun facility with ANZ, Westpac Banking Corporation and BNP Paribas for the development of the Mt Morgans gold project.

  • Resource Capital Funds on a $58 million mezzanine funding package to MZI Resources Limited for developing the Keysbrook mineral sands project in WA, comprising secured convertible loan facilities and purchase of a royalty.

Awards and Recognition

  • The Best Lawyers in Australia 2027

    Recognised for Asset Finance Law, Banking and Finance Law, Debt Capital Markets Law, Derivatives, and Project Finance and Development Practice

  • Australasian Law Awards 2021

    Boutique firm of the year (as Director at Wright Legal)

  • Australasian Law Awards 2020

    Debt Deal of the Year

  • Doyle's Guide 2023

    Recognised as a Leading Banking and Finance lawyer in Western Australia

  • The Best Lawyers in Australia 2021

    Lawyer of the Year for Project Finance and Development in Western Australia

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