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Fintech and financial services regulatory

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Minter Ellison

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Minter Ellison is adept at advising financial services institutions and an expanding client base of fintech companies in the payments and cryptocurrency segments on significant reforms and regulatory developments. It is also a trusted adviser on all aspects of internal governance and organisation, transactional matters, and contentious issues, including enforcement actions. Michael Lawson leads the financial services and funds business unit, advising fund managers, alternative investment managers, and financial institutions on fund formation and management, M&A, and financial services regulatory matters. Martin Wright is recognised for his expertise in the regulation and distribution of insurance, wealth management and financial planning services and products, while James Beaton focuses on commercial disputes and contentious compliance and regulatory issues.
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Testimonials

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  • 'MinterEllison brings deep knowledge of AML/CTF legislation and regulatory expectations. It works closely with internal stakeholders and is generous with its time.'
  • 'I find the team I deal with at Minter Ellison very strong in financial services laws, AML/CTF laws and privacy laws.'
  • 'Richard Batten and Prayas Pradhan are very knowledgeable in their field, and they are always able to provide practical/commercial advice because of their familiarity with the industry. Their breadth of knowledge about the different types of financial services and products, as well as the laws governing them, is, in my view, incomparable to other firms. More importantly, they are both very friendly and professional in their approach and dealings with me as a client.'
  • 'Prayas Pradhan has consistently demonstrated a profound and nuanced understanding of financial crime legislation, regulatory compliance frameworks, and enterprise risk management. His ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and translate them into actionable legal advice has been instrumental in supporting our audit. Throughout our engagements, Prayas has shown exceptional professionalism, intellectual rigour, and a meticulous approach to legal review. His work is marked by precision, clarity, and a strong commitment to delivering timely and accurate assessments.'

Key clients

  • National Australia Bank Limited
  • Insurance Australia Group
  • Allianz
  • Commonwealth Bank of Australia
  • Challenger Limited
  • MetLife
  • Macquarie
  • Vanguard
  • Perpetual Limited
  • Westpac
  • Magellan Asset Management Limited
  • Mirae Asset Global Investments

Practice head

Michael Lawson; Martin Wright

Other key lawyers

James Beaton; Richard Batten; Nicole Brown; Prayas Pradhan

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