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Greg Thorne

Partner
Greg is widely regarded as being at the forefront of information, thought and knowledge on many aspects of banking and finance law and legislation. He has more than 30 years’ experience in this specialist area.
+61 7 3231 2493
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Greg leads the Cooper Grace Ward banking and finance workgroup.

His group annually completes upwards of $2 billion in loan transactions across all eight Australian states and territories. He has developed long standing ‘partnering’ relationships with the firm’s banking and finance clients, with many of the appointments enduring for periods of 10 to 25 years.

  • Masters of Law – Queensland University of Technology
  • Solicitor – Supreme Courts of Queensland, NSW, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, Western Australia, Northern Territory, and High Court of Australia
  • Member – Banking and Financial Services Law Association
  • Member – Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia
  • Best Lawyers Australia (2020-2023) – Banking and Finance Law.

Banking and financial services

  • Advice and assistance to national and international lending institutions on:
    • the implementation of the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth), the impact of the new regime on bank policy and systems including transitional issues
    • the introduction of the National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009 (Cth) including preparation of pro-forma NCC compliant loan documentation and pre-contractual disclosure forms
    • limited resource borrowing arrangements under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 (Cth).
  • A deep understanding of lending practices in all eight Australian states and territories (including the underlying real and personal property laws, land titling systems, and contract formation process) of each jurisdiction.

Areas of Expertise

Personal Property Securities
Banking and financial services

Publications

Podcast: Coffee with CGW – Get to know Greg Thorne

Join us for a coffee chat with banking partner Greg Thorne and private client partner Scott Hay-Bartlem as we delve into Greg's background, explore his life outside work, and discuss what gets him excited about his work in this candid conversation.

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20 CGW partners listed in Best Lawyers Australia

Best Lawyers has announced its annual list of leading lawyers, and CGW is thrilled to have 20 team members listed across 26 practice areas in the 15th edition.

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22 CGW partners and team members listed in Best Lawyers Australia

Best Lawyers has announced its annual list of leading lawyers, and Cooper Grace Ward is thrilled to have 22 partners and team members across 16 practice areas included in the 14th edition.

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