FinTech Legal
FinTech Guide 2024 : Australia
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About
Provided by Gilbert + Tobin
Our team of Fintech lawyers have advised some of the most successful and ground-breaking fintech businesses operating in Australia and globally. Our experience is across the sector and includes financial institutions, neobanks, fund and asset managers, payments and digital wallet providers, platforms, product distributors, marketplace lending, fractionalised and tokenised assets, digital currencies and exchanges.
Our experience traverses the lifespan of business - from workshopping very early stage concepts to build scalable and marketable solutions, to advising founder-held and start-up businesses through the process of obtaining VC or PE money, to working with established businesses looking to pivot or deliver product enhancements and new service offerings.
Chambers Review
Gilbert + Tobin has expertise in fundraising, M&A, technology and competition law. The firm is particularly well regarded for financial regulatory matters concerning payment platforms and neobanks. It acts for domestic and international insurance, banking and real estate businesses, as well as tech companies, on token sales, digital wealth management, crowdfunding and corporate investment structures.
Work Highlights
- Gilbert + Tobin advised Pexa on its proposed integration and launch of a partnership with SendFX.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Gilbert + Tobin can handle complex matters very well and in a commercial and pragmatic way."
"Gilbert + Tobin has a good grasp of the Australian crypto regulatory landscape. Their in-depth knowledge of the regulators has been particularly helpful."
"Gilbert + Tobin can handle complex matters very well and in a commercial and pragmatic way."
"Gilbert + Tobin has a good grasp of the Australian crypto regulatory landscape. Their in-depth knowledge of the regulators has been particularly helpful."
Notable Practitioners
Peter Reeves is a market-leading adviser on the technical and regulatory aspects of FinTech for Gilbert + Tobin. He has expertise in advising on decentralised finance, decentralised autonomous organisations and digital currency exchanges.
"Peter and his team are reliable and knowledgeable. Their deep understanding of the regulatory environment in Australia has been an asset for us."
Simon Burns is recognised for his focus on technology and FinTech work such as digital payment systems. He is also noted for his work handling blockchain and digital assets matters.
"Simon is an exceptional lawyer; he is incredible to work with. He has very deep expertise, particularly in emerging tech like AI. Simon also has great ability to understand commercial context and complex legal issues. Moreover, he provides us with really sound legal advice and practical solutions."
"Simon is tech-savvy and brilliant."
Ranked Individuals at
Gilbert + Tobin
Australia
Clients
Provided by Gilbert + Tobin
Airwallex
Bakkt
Binance
Carnival
Cuscal
Evernoe
Great Southern Bank
Hyperwallet
MYOB
Moonpay
OnDeck
Tencent
Tyro
Visa
Wise
Industries
Provided by Gilbert + Tobin
DAO Governance and Capital Formation
Decentralised Finance
Digital Assests
Digital Currency Exchanges
Digital Platforms and Markets
Digital Wallets
Financial Services Regulation
Funds
Stored Value and Payments