Trevor Danos

Partner. Sydney.

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Trevor is a high-flyer. He’s known as one of the best aviation lawyers and is equally well-regarded in Australian banking and finance circles.

With more than 30 years experience in corporate finance, structured and asset-based finance and government procurement, Trevor has developed an impressive track record.

Specialising in major commercial transactions for the likes of the Commonwealth and State governments, Crown Limited and ANZ, Trevor establishes innovative, “first of their kind” structures that fit the bill and solve the problem and set precedents for future transactions.

Trevor is a high-flyer. He’s known as one of the best aviation lawyers and is equally well-regarded in Australian banking and finance circles.

With more than 30 years experience in corporate finance, structured and asset-based finance and government procurement, Trevor has developed an impressive track record.

Specialising in major commercial transactions for the likes of the Commonwealth and State governments, Crown Limited and ANZ, Trevor establishes innovative, “first of their kind” structures that fit the bill and solve the problem and set precedents for future transactions.

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“Best lawyer in banking, finance and aviation” Best Lawyers

Trevor's Expertise

  • Westpac Becton consortium in the Bonnyrigg Social Housing PPP Lead partner acting for the successful consortium. This deal won the 2007 CFO Magazine “Project Finance Deal of the Year” andCorrs received a 2008 National Infrastructure Award for "Advisory Excellence" from Infrastructure Partnerships Australia.
  • Commonwealth of Australia Lead partner acting for the Commonwealth on the acquisition, lease and through life support of the VIP (Prime Minister’s) aircraft fleet.
  • Crown Limited Acted on all domestic and capital markets debt financings.
  • Privatisation of Government motor vehicle fleet Acting for the financiers and investors on the privatisation of the Western Australian Government’s passenger motor vehicle fleet.

What others say

  • “Leading Lawyer” The International Who’s Who of Aviation Lawyers, 2008
  • “Best Lawyer - Banking & Finance and Aviation” Best Lawyers Peer Review, 2009-2012
  • “Sydney Aviation Lawyer of the Year” Best Lawyers Peer Review, 2011
  • “Leading Lawyer - Banking & Finance” Doyle’s Guide to the Australian Legal Profession, 2011

Trevor's Leadership

  • Civil Aviation Safety Authority Board member
  • Civil Aviation Safety Authority’s Audit Committee Chair
  • TransGrid Board member
  • Cure for Life Foundation Trustee
  • Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Committee Member
  • Human Research Ethics Committee (University of Sydney) Former Deputy Chair
  • Sydney Local Health Network Governing Council member
  • SKA Strategic Bid Working Group Member