JWS deepens finance capability with appointment of new partner Charlie Detmold

Leading independent Australian law firm Johnson Winter Slattery (JWS) has appointed banking and finance expert, Charlie Detmold as a partner in the firm’s Melbourne office. Charlie brings more than 20 years’ domestic and international experience in project finance, acquisition finance, and corporate finance, particularly in the energy, resources and infrastructure sectors.

Charlie acts for borrowers and sponsors, as well as financiers on the full spectrum of financing transactions. He has advised on project, acquisition and corporate financing across a range of asset classes, including renewables – solar, wind (onshore and offshore) – gas, resources, transport, social infrastructure and digital infrastructure.

He has extensive experience in finance transactions in the context of competitive bid processes for infrastructure assets and projects, including privatisations and public-private partnerships. He also has particular expertise in multi-sourced financing transactions involving export credit and other governmental funding agencies.  

Jeremy Davis, JWS Managing Partner, said, “Charlie is a highly regarded finance lawyer and a welcome addition to our team. His expertise, particularly in project finance, will broaden out our projects capability, including in the renewables space.”

Charlie said, “I was drawn to JWS’ exceptional reputation and market position with top-tier clients, which offer a great opportunity to grow the finance practice in energy, infrastructure and other sectors. I am looking forward to working with the JWS team to deliver the outstanding level of client service the firm is known for.

Charlie started his career in 2001 as a judge’s associate in the Federal Court, before moving up the ranks at three other prominent law firms in Australia and Europe.

About Johnson Winter Slattery

JWS is a leading independent Australian law firm of more than 450 people, including 85+ partners. The firm is engaged by major corporates and investment funds on their most challenging transactions and disputes.

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