Regulatory and compliance issues in the financial services sector form a core part of Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP’s practice, which also advises on issues involving anti-money laundering, digital assets, and financial crime. The group is under the joint leadership of Matthew Fitzgerald and Ante Golem. Contentious regulatory specialist Luke Hastings regularly advises global investment banks and domestic financial institutions on regulatory investigations and enforcement actions. Michael Vrisakis is noted for his deep expertise in financial services regulation, while Charlotte Henry and Andrew Eastwood also play key roles in this area. Kate Cahill is particularly recognised for her contentious regulatory work, with notable experience in AML/CTF issues, insurance pricing, and ESG matters. Alice Molan assists with the implementation of regulatory compliance frameworks. The practice also benefits from Maged Girgis’ experience with superannuation funds and life insurance clients, and Andrew Bradley’s focus on life insurance and wrap platforms.
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Key clients
- AMP Limited
- Australian Retirement Trust (ART)
- Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ)
- Aware Super
- Brighter Super
- Cbus
- Colonial First State
- Commonwealth Bank of Australia
- Future Super
- HCF Life
- Hesta
- Insignia
Lawyers
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Andrew Eastwood
Luke Hastings
Charlotte Henry
Kate Cahill
Practice head
Matthew Fitzgerald; Ante Golem
Other key lawyers
Michael Vrisakis; Charlotte Henry; Andrew Eastwood; Kate Cahill; Alice Molan; Maged Girgis; Andrew Bradley; Luke Hastings