Financial Services Regulation
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Australia
Band 1
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Herbert Smith Freehills is broadly acknowledged as Australia's leading advisor for the handling of regulatory investigations and disputes, and remains highly regarded for the strength of its advice on all facets of financial services regulation law. It offers excellent cross-border capabilities through its global network of offices, with the team particularly suited to handling matters involving the UK and Hong Kong, and is recognised as a leader in the growing fintech space.
Work Highlights
- Herbert Smith Freehills represented Resolution Lifein its strategic acquisition of AIA Australia’s superannuation and investments life insurance business.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Herbert Smith Freehills is made up of skilled practitioners with experience in regulatory investigations and financial services. They also understand the business needs and commercial practicalities."
"The team is extremely detailed and diligent in its assessment of issues, with a deep reserve of experience and knowledge in the area and practical recommendations."
"Herbert Smith Freehills is made up of skilled practitioners with experience in regulatory investigations and financial services. They also understand the business needs and commercial practicalities."
"The team is extremely detailed and diligent in its assessment of issues, with a deep reserve of experience and knowledge in the area and practical recommendations."
Notable Practitioners
Luke Hastings is widely regarded as a leading litigator in the financial services regulation space. He frequently advises international banks, among other major financial services clients, in relation to a variety of contentions matters, including ASIC investigations.
"Luke Hastings is very knowledgeable and user-friendly. He is extremely thorough in his approach and takes the time to understand his client's position."
Michael Vrisakis frequently assists clients in the superannuation sector with regulatory issues from his base in Sydney.
Andrew Eastwood often acts on contentious matters for major clients in the financial services sector.
"Andrew is able to distil the key issues down to understand the specific issues that we really need to focus on and can put together a very effective strategy."
"He is clever, experienced, knowledgable and super responsive."
Fiona Smedley is an established practitioner who is recognised for her expertise in relation to investment funds and Corporations Act matters.
Ranked Lawyers at
Herbert Smith Freehills
Australia