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.
Strengths
"The firm demonstrates expertise, analysis and an understanding of the market and key players."
Work Highlights
King & Wood Mallesons advised Rabobank Australia on their document rewrite and digitisation project.
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. "Katherine Forrest is a go-to expert for serious regulatory issues."
Kate Jackson-Maynes assists financial services clients with a variety of regulatory issues, including anti-money laundering matters. "Kate Jackson-Maynes is a fantastic legal mind who identifies common sense outcomes amongst complicated factual and legal issues. She has a strong finger on the pulse of the regulator and industry."
