Rowen Cross
Applecross,WA
Summary
Rowen is a partner in the finance team at Herbert Smith Freehills. He has over 20 years experience in law, and more than 10 years experience as a partner.
Rowen has broad experience advising lenders and borrowers on a wide variety of financing transactions, including resource finance, project finance, acquisition finance, property finance and corporate finance.
Rowen has practised across a range of industries including mining, property, infrastructure, agribusiness, trade and structured finance and private equity. He has worked on finance transactions in a number of jurisdictions including Australia, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Mongolia, India, Burkina Faso, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mali, Cyprus, Netherlands, Ireland, Dominican Republic, Canada and the Cayman Islands.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Partner
Herbert Smith Freehills
05.2013 - Current
- Building and managing a legal practice in the finance sector.
- Clients include big4 banks, investment banks, private equity funds, government lenders, borrowers in the mining and real estate sectors.
- Managing a team of 4 - 6 lawyers.
- Lead and participant in various firm strategies across the Perth, Australian and global offices.
Senior Associate
Herbert Smith Freehills
10.2011 - 04.2013
- Lead associate on transactions across the mining, real estate and general corporate commercial areas.
- Skills include negotiation, drafting, project management and delivery, team management, client management.
- Managing a team of junior associates. Liaising with management and senior supervisors in relation to firm related matters and strategies.
Associate
Hogan Lovells
11.2010 - 10.2011
- Lead associate on transactions across the project finance and infrastructure sectors..
- Skills include negotiation, drafting, project management and delivery, team management, client management.
- Managing junior associates.
Associate
Walkers
02.2009 - 10.2010
- Associate on transactions across the private equity and debt finance sectors.
- Work included fund formation, acquisitions and divestments.
Lawyer
Freehills
02.2003 - 12.2008
Project Manager
Australian Youth Ambassador For Development
09.2004 - 03.2005
- Designed, executed and delivered training needs assessment for employees in the Philippine judicial system.
- Preparation of report for submission to the Philippine Department of Justice
Education
Graduate Diploma - Business
Australian Institute of Company Directors
Perth, WA06.2023
Master of Science - Finance
University of London
London06.2012
Bachelor of Law, First Class Honours - Law
Murdoch University
Perth, WA11.2002
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
Murdoch University
Perth, WA11.2002
High School Diploma -
Applecross Senior High School
Ardross, WA12.1997
Skills
- Creative and Critical Thinking
- Legal counseling
- Finance Law
- Establishing Effective Relationships
- Case analysis
Interests
- Astronomy: A keen amateur astronomer, with interest in science and astrophysics. My favourite youtube channels include Ri, Veratasium, PBS Spacetime, Astrum and History of the Universe.
- Sports and the outdoors: Boxing, Kitesurfing, Football. I enjoy watching most sports.
- Other: The beach and travel, podcasts, spending time with my family.
Timeline
Partner
Herbert Smith Freehills
05.2013 - Current
Senior Associate
Herbert Smith Freehills
10.2011 - 04.2013
Associate
Hogan Lovells
11.2010 - 10.2011
Associate
Walkers
02.2009 - 10.2010
Project Manager
Australian Youth Ambassador For Development
09.2004 - 03.2005
Lawyer
Freehills
02.2003 - 12.2008
Graduate Diploma - Business
Australian Institute of Company Directors
Master of Science - Finance
University of London
Bachelor of Law, First Class Honours - Law
Murdoch University
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
Murdoch University
High School Diploma -
Applecross Senior High School
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