Financial Services

A dynamic industry needs dynamic legal advice.

Overview

If money makes the world go round, what makes money go round?

It's the banks and financial institutions, that's who. They underpin a sophisticated economy. And underpinning them is a complex regulatory system, including anti-money laundering, the Corporations Act, the ASIC Act, National Consumer Credit Protection Act, and privacy and data breach laws. 

But if you really understand that regulatory system (and we do – we even advise Australia's central bank, The Reserve Bank of Australia) then you have a robust foundation to explore and innovate.

It's what's helped our clients with pioneering securitisations, novel legal structures for their domestic and cross-border investment funds, and other new financial products and fintech. 

And it helps when our banking and financial clients need expertise beyond their core business, such as tax-efficient products and transactions, mergers, employee relations, litigation or regulatory inquiries.

Our team to support you

Toolkits

Insights
Delegates’ rights confirmed: the FWC expands powers of delegates in response to Full Federal Court decision
6 Feb 2026 | Article
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Takeovers Panel proposes tougher approach to uncooperative conduct in applications
20 Jan 2026 | Article
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It's the Policy wording stupid, again!
20 Jan 2026 | Article
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Significant recalibration to notification thresholds in Australia’s merger control reforms
24 Dec 2025 | Article
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Consultation opens to strengthen corporate transparency under Australia's Director Identification Number regime
18 Dec 2025 | Article
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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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ACCC merger reforms coming 1 January 2026 – considerations for serial acquirers
12 Dec 2025 | Article
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Shareholder say is back: ASX’s consultation on dilutive deals, delistings and the new mood of investor activism
11 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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Work Health and Safety Regulation 2025 (NSW) – key changes
26 Nov 2025 | Article
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