Media release | Gadens strengthens its Brisbane Financial Services and Regulatory practice with partner re-appointment

Gadens has strengthened its Financial Services and Regulatory practice in Brisbane with the re-appointment of partner Matthew Bode.

Bode is an experienced lawyer with over 30 years’ legal experience having worked in major law firms in London, Cayman Islands, Hong Kong and Sydney.

Bode’s experience includes advising on funds management and regulatory issues, institutional banking, and international financial transactions across various industry sectors.

Bode first worked with Gadens from 2010-2014 as a banking and finance partner, and subsequently pursued a consulting role working in various senior in-house legal roles for ASX-listed corporations. Bode also took time to undertake a private equity and venture capital course at Harvard Business School, and graduated from the Australian Institute of Company Directors course.

Gadens’ Executive Chairman, Paul Spiro, said he was thrilled with Bode’s return as a partner as his extensive experience both in private practice and in senior in-house roles makes him an asset to the firm’s busy Financial Services and Regulatory practice.

“Matthew Bode’s rare blend of finance and regulatory expertise, coupled with his experience in major Australian organisations will give us an edge in providing industry leading services to our corporate clients”, he said.

Partner Liam Hennessy, who leads the practice added:

“Working with our fantastic clients, we have grown our team significantly over the last few years to 32 team members today. Bode’s re-appointment could not have come at a better time, as we continue to service existing and new clients in an increasingly challenging and exciting market.”

Commenting on his promotion, Bode said:

“I made the decision to return to Gadens as I have always admired the unique culture of the firm, and I look forward to giving back to the next generation of talented lawyers. It’s nice to return after 8 years away broadening my industry knowledge.”

Bode’s appointment commences 31 October 2022.

More information about Matthew Bode can be found here.