Yasmin Hijazi

Yasmin Hijazi serves as the Principal and Head of Advances, where she brings over a decade of expertise in transactional banking. Her focus lies in advising lenders on structuring and negotiating finance deals, guiding clients from initial instruction to settlement with a practical and solutions-focused approach. Yasmin has a remarkable track record in complex and high-value lending transactions, such as construction and development finance and intercreditor arrangements. Her representative work includes acting for major Australian banks in secured commercial real estate and construction facilities, as well as advising non-bank lenders on bridging finance. Yasmin's career journey encompasses prominent roles, including Partner and Head of Banking & Finance at Finance Law, Managing Associate at Dentons, and Senior Associate at Gadens. Her detailed involvement in legal attendances has seen her draft critical documentation, prepare strategic advice, and attend to significant hearings across various courts in NSW. At Ashurst, she acted on multi-million dollar secured facilities, while her tenure at Thomson Geer involved significant property and construction finance transactions. Her client relationship skills have been pivotal, notably securing contracted work with ANZ. Yasmin's early career at Dentons and as a Senior Paralegal at Gadens further honed her skills in managing high-volume client files and developing a profound understanding of the banking and finance sector. Her extensive experience is complemented by her academic achievements, including a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from The College of Law Australia and a Diploma of Law from the University of Sydney.