Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Corrs Chambers Westgarth is known for its expertise in financial services and fintech regulation. The team advises on licensing, structuring, compliance, investigations and remediation, with particular focus on the Financial Accountability Regime, AML/CTF, breach reporting and DDO issues. It also works extensively in payments regulation, digital assets, blockchain, embedded finance and ESG in financial services. Fadi Khoury, head of the funds, financial services and financial sponsors groups, is recognised for his extensive financial services regulatory expertise. James North, a leading TMT lawyer, also plays a key role in advising major domestic banks, technology companies with financial products and a wide range of fintech players. Michael Chaaya advises commercial banks, fintech companies, superannuation funds and investment managers on navigating complex regulatory landscapes, while Steven Rice handles complex regulatory matters involving AUSTRAC, ATO, APRA and ASIC. Caroline Marshall, who joined the investigations and inquiries team as a partner from Allens in September 2024, and Lucinda Hill, who arrived from Ashurst in August 2024 with a strong focus on regulatory investigations and enforcement actions, are other key team members.