Leigh De Jong

Leigh De Jong is a leading finance, real estate, and corporate lawyer. With over 20 years' experience, Leigh is one of the foremost advisers on Australian and cross-border real estate finance and capital transactions, including private credit and real estate private equity. He regularly assists financial institutions, investment banks, borrowers, private equity sponsors, corporates, credit funds, and sovereign wealth funds (and their managers) with complex and sensitive transactions.

Leigh has substantial experience across the full spectrum of real estate financing and capital transactions, including real estate finance (including portfolios, take privates, acquisition financing, data centers, digital infrastructure, and real estate investment trust [REIT] financing), private credit, fund finance, back leverage, construction projects (including residential, build-to-rent [BTR], purpose-built student accommodation [PBSA], co-living, office, hotels, retail, industrial, and mixed-use), equity joint ventures and co-investments, real estate M&A, inbound investment, debt restructuring, and insolvency workouts. He also has experience in corporate financing for operational real estate businesses and the gaming and leisure industry, as well as experience in projects and infrastructure, including transport, alternative energy, mining, and port and rail.

Consistently ranked as a leading practitioner in Chambers Asia-Pacific and other legal directories, Leigh is recognized for his ability to navigate complex issues and find creative solutions and for his deep sector understanding.