Pinsent Masons advises on financing of Brisbane build-to-rent project
28 Jul 2025 | 02:02 am |
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has advised global bank Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) on the creation and recent financial close of a syndicated green and affordable housing development facility to finance a residential build-to-rent development in Brisbane’s CBD.
The facility will be used by leading specialty investment manager Cedar Pacific to build the 50 Quay Street project, which will see the construction of 475 apartments in the heart of Brisbane.
The project is a collaboration with the Queensland Government and is part of the government’s plan to build additional social and affordable housing across the state. The matter has involved working with the government in relation to the negotiation of a Financier Side Deed with the State Government.
The Pinsent Masons team advising on the matter is led by banking and finance legal director Melanie Hunter.
Commenting on the matter, Melanie said: ‘We are very pleased to be working with SMBC and Cedar Pacific on this important transaction for the Brisbane market. This project will build a beautiful and sustainable community for a cross-sector of the residential market in the thriving Brisbane metropolis.’
Key Contacts
Latest press releases
Show me all press releasesPinsent Masons bolsters Dublin office with new corporate tax partner James Quirke
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has appointed new partner James Quirke to lead its corporate tax team in Dublin.
Pinsent Masons advises White Energy Company on acquisition of South Galilee Coal Project
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has advised White Energy Company Limited (ASX: WEC) on its agreement to acquire the entities that own the South Galilee Coal Project from the AMCI Group.
Pinsent Masons advises IFC on landmark Islamic green financing for The Sustainable City - Yiti in Oman
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has advised the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, on a landmark Islamic green financing supporting the development of the Plaza District within The Sustainable City - Yiti in Muscat, Oman.
People who viewed this press release also viewed
Show me all press releasesPinsent Masons advises Erste Group Bank
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons advised Erste Group Bank and Erste Bank Polska on an investment loan granted to Eastnine, a company listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.
Pinsent Masons advises the Trustee of the Arco pension scheme on £135m transfer to Clara Pensions
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has advised the Trustee of the Arco Group Pension and Life Assurance Scheme on its £135 million transfer to Clara Pensions.
Pinsent Masons strengthens restructuring practice with new partner Mark Wilson
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has appointed contentious insolvency Partner Mark Wilson to join its restructuring team in Birmingham.
For all media enquiries, including arranging an interview with one of our spokespeople, please contact the press office on
Location contacts
Europe: [email protected]
Asia: [email protected]
Middle East: [email protected]
Australia: [email protected]