Commercial law firm Cowell Clarke has appointed Mayank Gupta as a Director in its Corporate and Commercial team in Sydney. He will lead the banking and finance capabilities of the firm as it continues to execute its national growth strategy.
Mayank brings over 20 years’ international experience across corporate finance, distressed lending, restructuring, leveraged finance, asset finance, real estate finance and project finance. He has advised large financial institutions, alternative capital providers and corporates on complex financing matters across the Asia-Pacific (including China and India), the United Kingdom, the United States, Middle East, Africa and Eastern Europe.
He has worked on several landmark transactions, including the largest wind farm financing in Ukraine at the time, the largest bond issuance in Bangladesh at the time and the largest non-performing loan acquisition in Eastern Europe at the time. Mayank also brings valuable in-house experience, having held senior legal roles, including being the General Counsel at one of Australia’s largest equipment financiers.
The appointment aligns with Cowell Clarke’s strategy to expand its national footprint and build depth in core practice areas through targeted, capability-led growth.
Rob Comazzetto, CEO of Cowell Clarke, said the appointment reflects the firm’s focus on strengthening its finance offering in line with client demand.
“Our growth is driven by what our clients need and the people we bring in to deliver it. Mayank adds real depth to our finance capability and strengthens our ability to support clients on increasingly complex transactions, while continuing to build a high-quality team nationally.”
Commenting on his appointment, Mayank said:
“I’m excited to be joining Cowell Clarke at a pivotal stage of its growth. The firm’s national growth ambitions, commitment to people and innovation provides a strong platform to build on their practice and support clients navigating increasingly complex financing environments.”
Last year, Cowell Clarke bolstered the capacity of its Sydney office with the appointment of several new directors across key legal teams, strengthening the firm’s ability to service clients locally while leveraging its national presence.
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