Banking and Finance

Top tier practice, renowned for its practical and commercial approach to addressing client needs. The quality, depth and expertise of our team is evidenced by the list of clients we serve including local and international banks and numerous financial institutions. Our deal sheet is second to none.

Overview

Our team of leading practitioners, known for their roles in some of Australia's most significant and complex banking and financial services transactions, forms the core of our expertise. We pride ourselves on providing legal advice that is not only technically astute but also pragmatically tailored to the strategic needs of our clients' businesses.

We are focused on remaining at the forefront of industry innovation and regularly participate in government and industry committees and working groups to review the key legal issues.

Our front-end banking and finance partners are regularly acknowledged as leaders in their field by independent legal directories such as IFLR 1000, Australian Financial Review Best Lawyers, Chambers and Asia Pacific Legal 500.

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Insights
Federal Court unlocks civil penalties for class action members - ASIC v Noumi sets a new course
18 Dec 2025 | Article
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Conflicts in focus: ASIC publishes updated regulatory guidance to AFS licensees for managing conflicts of interest (RG 181)
18 Dec 2025 | Article
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Licensing relief for foreign financial service providers extended again by ASIC
18 Dec 2025 | Article
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Foreign financial service providers still waiting for licensing clarity, but new Bill offers some hope
3 Dec 2025 | Article
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ASIC's first strike on a research provider: what the SQM litigation means
19 Nov 2025 | Article
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ASIC's enforcement priorities for 2026: new focus areas and enduring priorities
19 Nov 2025 | Article
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Extension to current licensing relief for Foreign Financial Services Providers still uncertain as deadline approaches
14 Nov 2025 | Article
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Private credit reforms: ASIC’s REP 823 and REP 820 raise the bar
7 Nov 2025 | Article
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"Trustees cannot outsource accountability": APRA's latest warning to platform trustees
17 Oct 2025 | Article
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From theory to enforcement: APRA’s use of FAR in the Xinja disqualifications
17 Oct 2025 | Article
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Australia’s private credit sector: ASIC's REP 814 signals the need for higher standards
22 Sep 2025 | Article
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Platforms in the spotlight: ASIC sharpens expectations on investment due diligence
4 Sep 2025 | Article
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