How we can help
Financial services operates at the intersection of regulation, capital and trust. Industry participants face expanding regulatory mandates, intensified enforcement, rapid technological change and sustained pressure to demonstrate strong governance and customer outcomes. At the same time, new market entrants, alternative capital and evolving distribution models continue to reshape traditional structures.
We support established institutions and challengers across the financial ecosystem: from authorised deposit‑taking institutions and insurers to asset managers, superannuation funds, fintechs and payment providers. Our approach is grounded in a deep understanding of how commercial objectives, regulatory expectations and operational realities interact in practice.
We help clients respond to regulatory reform, manage engagement with regulators, structure and execute complex transactions, and navigate issues where legal risk and reputational exposure converge.
Experience
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AML/CTF
Advising on the application of, and uplift of AML/CTF Programs to comply with, the 2026 AML/CTF reforms for various clients, including a major ASX-listed diversified property group and $7.8bn integrated property investor and developer. -
Major Australian trading bank
Acted for Facility Agent and the Lenders in connection with a $1.02bn syndicated facility provided to a major Australian aged care operator. -
FinTech Australia
As policy partner, led industry consultation and regulatory submissions on Treasury’s proposed digital asset licensing framework, including coordination with members and engagement with Treasury and the Senate Economics Legislation Committee. -
RELI Capital
Acted in response to ASIC's interim stop order on the RELI Capital Mortgage Fund, working rapidly to uplift the Target Market Determination and have the stop order lifted — gaining valuable insights into ASIC's approach to private credit enforcement. -
Leading Public Sector Superannuation Fund
Conducted a board commissioned major governance investigation and review of organisational policies, procedures and practices, triggered by a substantial ~$1bn litigation in connection with the acquisition of infrastructure assets. -
Major Australian trading bank
Advised on the technology, regulatory and data-handling aspects of its payments and international funds-transfer remittance services arrangements with a global financial services platform provider, in connection with the banks re-entry into the remittance market.