FinTech Legal - Australia
What the Team is Known For
Hamilton Locke advises early-stage FinTech companies on corporate structures, capital raising and transactions. It often advises on cryptocurrency and payment platforms, such as peer-to-peer lending and buy now, pay later. The firm also has expertise in financial services regulation, including data protection and AML, as well as licensing and licensing exemptions.
Strengths
"Hamilton Locke provides exceptional service. The team understands the intersection between financial services legislation and the emerging digital assets sector."
"Hamilton Locke's expertise is second to none."
"Hamilton Locke have expert knowledge of the subject matter. The team offer practical and effective guidance."
Work Highlights
Hamilton Locke assisted Valeur with its launch of a guaranteed vehicle buyback product, including drafting product terms and insurance policy terms.
Notable Practitioners
Jaime Lumsden is a partner in the firm who applies her expertise in financial services regulation to a range of complex FinTech matters including stablecoin launches and ASIC enforcements. "Jaime Lumsden's dedication, care and expertise provide clients with great comfort." "Jaime is incredibly sharp. She can grasp the concepts and the key points very, very quickly, and then offer very proactive and innovative solutions to technical problems." "Jaime is highly knowledgeable and experienced in the payments sector. She is a trusted adviser for all client matters as well as regulatory and compliance matters."
Charmian Holmes frequently handles InsurTech matters, including advice on insurance regulation and product structuring. Holmes also advises digital asset businesses on regulatory work. "Charmian understands our brand and what we are trying to achieve. She provides great advice, relevant at every step of the process." "Charmian is always practical and responsive when solving problems for clients."