Financial Services Regulation - Australia
What the team is known for
King & Wood Mallesons maintains its position as a market-leading practice, highly commended for its breadth of expertise across the financial services regulatory law landscape. It acts for high-profile financial institutions in both domestic and cross-border matters, providing a comprehensive offering that spans funds management, anti-money laundering issues, payment systems regulation and consumer credit issues. It has a considerable reputation as a prudential regulatory practice and works with financial regulatory bodies to shape future legislation. The team also aids clients throughout the development and offering of cutting-edge fintech and regtech tools. The firm counts Colonial First State, Tyro Payments and Allianz Australia Insurance among their key clients.
Strengths
"The team has great depth in the senior partners and the associates. They are able to tackle the most difficult and complex issues. They have great credibility."
"They have exceptional service. They are extremely timely, technically excellent and provide commercial and practical advice. They have a deep understanding of business and industry."
Work highlights
King & Wood Mallesons advised QSuper on all the legal, regulatory and governance aspects of its merger with Sunsuper, creating one of the largest superannuation funds in Australia.
Notable practitioners
Katherine Forrest is widely regarded as a leading figure in financial services regulation law, frequently assisting banks and other clients on both disputes and non-contentious matters. She is based in Melbourne, and her clients include both domestic and foreign institutions. "She deals at a very high level, and the quality of the solutions and advice is superior to most of her peers. She works best when asked to advise on a serious problem that needs careful strategic thinking."
Jim Boynton has a wealth of experience advising clients on the regulation of investment funds and other financial services entities.
Kate Jackson-Maynes assists financial services clients with a variety of regulatory issues, including anti-money laundering matters. "Kate provides excellent, commercial and timely advice. She is a pleasure to work with."
