Opinions

The BFSLA Opinions Project aims to standardise forms and closing opinions for typical banking transactions acceptable to both law firms and banks. This project provides opinions templates and other documents to help smooth the process of giving and reviewing of opinions. If you have any issues, please contact Helena Busljeta at helena.busljeta@au.kwm.com.

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Templates

Templates are designed to smooth the process of the giving and reviewing of opinions, and to reduce the negotiations and difficulties that can delay transactions. All of the template opinions continue the “less is more” philosophy ― keeping the language (including assumptions and qualifications) to a minimum.

Document titleLast Updated
Standard template opinionDec 2015Download
Cross-border opinionDec 2015Download
Trustee OpinionDec 2015Download
Secured opinionDec 2015Download
Standard syndicated templateDec 2015Download

Other documents

Document titleLast Updated
Issues for the Opining Firm to consider where an Obligor is an IndividualMar 2016Download
Note on Across-the-table OpinionsMar 2016Download
Suggested principles of etiquetteDec 2015Download