International finance is front page news: from the role of financial markets in the energy transition, litigation against mis-selling banks, innovative greener products, the contentious role of activist hedge funds (Hindenburg versus Adani Group) and the (over) reliance on rating agencies, there is no escape. Some lenders and funds see an opportunity to prove their worth to the community, others challenging the perceived lack of action. This unit introduces and digs deep into the suite of international financial transactions, with a profoundly practical perspective, whilst also showcasing sustainable and development finance in practice. Key pillars of the unit include lending, capital markets instruments, private equity and funds, derivative markets and project finance. Within each pillar specific financial products are analysed, both from a legal and structuring perspective. We look at lending and negotiate a term sheet. We uncover the drivers and documentation of structured finance products such as securitisation. We will also look at the international regulatory reform; explore derivative products used by short sellers. The role of private equity funds will be explored, and investor litigation is a prominent feature of the unit. The lecturer shares his own transactional experience in development finance, from Asia to Africa and Latin America. Guest lecturers from top tier law firms and major banks explain transactions and risks, giving different perspectives. Case studies and a negotiation session are also included, making this a both challenging and exciting unit. Bottom line: this unit will enhance your skills for application in legal practice. No prior experience in the financial markets is required. Your unit coordinator is JJ de Vries Robbé. JJ is a seasoned practitioner and lectures on international sustainable finance. He works at FMO, the Dutch Development Bank.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Law |
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Credit points | 6 |
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Available to study abroad and exchange students | No |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Jason Harris, jason.harris@sydney.edu.au |
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