Kate joined ICA Partners in 2023, with over 10 years experience working in the financial services industry.
Prior to joining ICA, Kate held positions at Dexus, AMP Capital and Munich Re Australia. She holds a Diploma in Business from the University of New England.
Caitlin joined ICA Partners in 2023, and has experience in commercial advisory and transactions within the infrastructure, renewable energy and public sector.
Prior to joining ICA, Caitlin held positions as Consultant in Commercial Advisory and Transactions at KPMG, and Project Engineer at HPS Tech. She holds a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Honours) and a Bachelor of Finance from Monash University.
Recent Transactions
- Advisor on the procurement and project financing of a confidential hydrogen project
- Advisor on the project financing of a confidential BESS project
- Advisor on the financing of the Mount Rawdon Pumped Hydro project
Casey joined ICA Partners in 2023, with experience in capital markets, mergers and acquisitions and IPOs, having worked on transactions across the natural resources, pharmaceuticals, renewables and technology sectors.
Prior to joining ICA, Casey held positions at EverBlu Capital and Barclay Pearce Capital. She holds a Bachelor of Economics (Econometrics and Economics) from the University of Sydney.
Recent Transactions
- Advising NSW EnergyCo on the procurement of various projects under the NSW Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap (current)
- Advisor on $20m equity raising for ASX-listed pharmaceutical company
- Sell-side Advisor to container terminal technology company on $100m sale to private equity firm
Akhil joined ICA Partners in 2023 and has experience working on engagements across the Infrastructure and Energy sectors.
Prior to joining ICA, Akhil held positions as Summer Analyst in the Infrastructure team at Macquarie Asset Management, and Infrastructure Policy Intern at the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) and Bachelor of Laws from the University of Sydney.
Recent Transactions
- Advisor to the NSW Government on its procurement and financing strategy for multi-billion-dollar transmission network infrastructure in the New England REZ
- Advisor to Aula Energy on the greenfield project financing of its 50% share in the 228MW Stage 1 Boulder Creek Wind Farm
- Advisor to Edify Energy on the equity sale and staple greenfield project financing of the 185MW / 370MWh Koorangie BESS
- Advisor to Banpu Energy Australia on a refinancing of the 110MWDC Beryl Solar Farm
William joined ICA Partners in 2023 and has 5 years’ experience as an infrastructure advisor to the private and public sector on M&A, project finance and procurement processes.
Prior to joining ICA, William was a Senior Analyst in the Infrastructure and Capital Projects team at Deloitte. He holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Management (Finance) from the University of Melbourne.
Recent Transactions
- Advisor to the Consortium of BHC and QIC on a c.$450m project financing to deliver, finance, operate and maintain c.600 new social and affordable dwellings under the QLD Housing Infrastructure Fund
- Advisor to a confidential client on the acquisition of a stake in a large core infrastructure operator
- Advisor to NSW EnergyCo on the multi-billion-dollar procurement of Hunter Transmission Project as part of the NSW Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap
- Advisor to a last mile fibre client on a c.$30m capital raising
Nathan joined ICA Partners in 2022 and has over 14 years of project finance and investment experience in infrastructure and real assets, including PPPs, renewable energy, real estate and resources. He specialises in private / industrial equity, M&A, DCM, project development and structured finance as an investor and advisor.
Prior to joining ICA, Nathan held positions at CIMIC (Pacific Partnerships), EY and Super Investment Management (REST Superannuation direct investment subsidiary). He holds a Master of Business (Applied Finance) from the Queensland University of Technology and a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours) from the University of Queensland. Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA).
Recent Transactions
- Advisor to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners on their 100% sale of the construction-ready $1.3bn Lotus Creek Wind Farm to CS Energy
- Advising CDPQ on its bid for CWP Renewables
- Finance Director on Capstone bid for the Inland Rail G2K PPP Project (underbidder)
- Origination of the Spark Infrastructure $11.1bn North East Link PPP as Sponsor
Kirk joined ICA Partners in 2022 as an experienced infrastructure and energy advisor. He specialises in unlisted acquisitions and divestments, PPPs, corporate debt and project finance.
Prior to joining ICA, Kirk was a Partner and Head of Australia for Brookfield Financial, and Senior Vice President at Macquarie Capital Funds. He holds a Bachelor of Business from the University of Technology Sydney and is an Australian Chartered Accountant.
Recent Transactions
- Advising NSW EnergyCo on the procurement of various projects under the NSW Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap (current)
- Advising the consortium of Brisbane Housing Company and QIC on their social and affordable housing proposal to deliver, finance, operate and maintain ~600 new dwellings under the QLD Housing Infrastructure Fund (current)
- Consulting to NHFIC (now Housing Australia) in respect of the loan application of one of the three consortiums bidding for Round 1 of the Victorian Public Housing Renewal Program (~1,100 new dwellings)
- Advising DIF on their successful bid to design, build, finance, operate and maintain a 604 bed new FIFO workers accommodation facility in Karratha
- Experienced energy and infrastructure advisor
- Specialises in capital strategy, primary and secondary equity, hybrids, corporate debt and project finance
- Previously Head of Energy and Resources at RBS and Co-head of Utilities and Infrastructure at Goldman Sachs
- Bachelor of Economics, University of Sydney and C.A.
Recent Transactions
- Sale of Visy’s Smithfield open cycle gas peaking generator
- Sale of AGL Energy’s Active Stream metering business
- Arranging Sydney Airport’s corporate electricity procurement
- Advising Spark on $735m of funding for TransGrid
Other Notable Transactions
- Takeover of Origin Energy by BG Group ($14bn)
- Takeover defence for Hills Motorway by Transurban Group ($2bn)
- Advisor to Ratchaburi on its $800m acquisition of Transfield Services Infrastructure Fund
Aaron co-established Ironstone Capital in 2012 which was rebranded to ICA Partners in 2018. He is an experienced infrastructure, transport and power advisor.
Prior to Ironstone and ICA, Aaron was Head of Infrastructure and Transport at the Royal Bank of Scotland. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Laws (Honours), and a Master of Commerce (Honours) from the University of Auckland.
Recent Transactions
- Advising EnergyCo on the procurement of Hunter Transmission Project
- Advising National Intermodal on the development of the Beveridge Intermodal Freight Terminal
- Advising the Commonwealth Government on the financing of Snowy Hydro’s Snowy 2.0 project
- Advising Tasplan on the partial sale of its holding in Hobart Airport
- Corporate advisory to clients in the infrastructure, healthcare and property sectors
- Prior to joining ICA Partners in 2014, Danny worked in the corporate finance teams at Royal Bank of Scotland (formerly ABN AMRO) and Deutsche Bank
- Bachelor of Commerce (Honours), Bachelor of Laws, Monash University
- Admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Courts of New South Wales and Victoria
Recent Transactions
- State of NSW’s transfers of its disability and community care services as part of the State’s transition to the National Disability Insurance Scheme
- Adviser to the State of NSW in relation to the Hunter Residences Program (Specialist Disability Accommodation)
- State of NSW’s sale / transfer of the Home Care Service of NSW
- Structuring of Victorian Government’s procurement programmes held under its Social Housing Growth Fund
Other Notable Transactions
- Actavis’ (formerly Watson Pharmaceuticals) $375m acquisition of Ascent Pharmahealth
- ARL Pathology’s sale to Healthscope
- BUPA’s $1.2bn acquisition of DCA Aged Care
