About
Infravue connects organisations to a wealth of expertise and knowledge to help inform them on multi-$bn infrastructure investment decisions.
We are a transaction advisory firm, that partners with the world’s leading investors. Through our specialised technical advice, we have developed strong client partnerships to understand investor needs, in order to deliver peace of mind.
Infravue delivers best in class advice for our clients across sectors, working in digital, transport, energy and resources. We scope out what is important to ensure we add long-term value to investment decisions.
Our experience enables clients to fully evaluate investment opportunities through clear articulation of risks and upsides. We can bridge the gap between technical details and financial implications, resulting in clear business recommendations.
We create a competitive edge and delivery certainty over the ownership lifecycle, from pre-acquisition through to financial close, transition and divestment.
Recognised as leaders in our field by clients and peers for delivering independent, objective and reliable advice, our team comprises of senior individuals from global leading firms across a range of skills and disciplines.
From our Sydney Head Office and other office locations, we are able to provide coverage across the globe.
Our People
A team built on integrity, expert knowledge and formidable experience.
Merrill Lee
Managing Partner
Merrill is a technical advisor to many of the world’s leading infrastructure investors including private equity, institutional and pension funds.
He is an experienced executive, previously holding a number of leadership positions as Global Head of RPS Deal Advisory, Head of Finance and Economics at Arup Australasia, and as a Director at KPMG Australia. To date, Merrill has advised on over $40 billion in successful infrastructure transactions across multiple asset classes and geographies in the Asia Pacific region.
Notable transactions he has advised on include
– Equis Energy (AUD 5bn)
– Pluto LNG T2 (AUD 4bn)
– Daesung Industrial Gases (USD 2.2bn)
– Axicom (AUD 3.5 bn)
Auret Basson
Partner
Auret has more than 18 years of experience working on various large infrastructure projects as an engineer and transaction advisor. Auret has worked on more than 100 wind projects and 300 solar PV projects over his career with a total installed capacity of 32GW.
His experience covers all phases of the project development lifecycle from conceptualisation, and detailed design to construction and commissioning. Auret has significant experience in the review and negotiation of construction, operation and offtake agreements.
A selection of recent transactions Auret has advised on recently include
– ReNew (USD 2bn)
– Central West Orana REZ (AUD 3.8bn)
– Pluto LNG T2 (AUD 4bn)
– Daesung Industrial Gases (USD 2.2bn)
Henry Baz
Partner
Henri has worked as an engineer, academic and consultant throughout his career. He has led several complex transactions in the energy, digital, telecoms and the utilities space.
As a certified asset management assessor (CAMA – ID 4646), Henri understands the intricacies of Operations and Asset Management, and can provide guidance around ISO 55000.
Henri has held high positions as a Director in the RPS Deal Advisory team, and Advisory Co-Leader for NSW/ACT at Arup.
He has advised on more than 25 deals throughout the Asia Pacific region, which include, but are not limited to
– Air Trunk portfolio (AUD 3+bn)
– QCLNG (AUD 3+bn)
– Ausgrid (AUD 2.2bn)
– Australian Tower Network (AUD 2bn)
Tim Cook
Partner
Tim has demonstrated experience across the asset lifecycle (concept, business case, detailed design, construction, operations and divestment).Tim has led the ESG technical portfolio for over $60 billion in successful infrastructure transactions throughout Asia and the Pacific region.
Notable projects and transactions include
– Sydney Airport Aviation Alliance (AUD 23.6bn)
– Equis Energy (AUD 5bn)
– Pluto LNG T2 (AUD4bn)
– Ausgrid (2.2bn)
– Snowy Hydro 2.0 (Design)
Lily Elliott
Partner
Lily has a range of experiences on large-scale infrastructure projects helping clients make investment decisions across energy, digital, utilities, and roads assets.
Prior to RPS, Lily was a Management Consultant with Advisian. Her exposure to a range of projects has provided her with a diverse skill set from technical knowledge, awareness of commercial factors and understanding client needs.
Lily has acted as an engagement manager on a number of technical advisory engagements, including transaction such as:
– Vodafone NZ Towerco (NZD 1.6bn)
– Axicom (AUD 3.5bn)
– 2Degrees TowerCo (Undisclosed)
– Central Tank Terminal (USD 440m),
– Bersama Digital Infrastructure Asia (USD 610m).
