Piper Alderman is recognised for its expertise in the fintech and financial services regulatory space, advising across payments, digital assets, lending, and wealthtech. The team provides advice on financial services regulation and compliance, commercial arrangements, securities enforcement, investigations and disputes. Shannon Adams leads the practice, where Andrea Beatty is a key name to note for advice on financial products, including fintech solutions, peer-to-peer lending platforms, crowdfunding, payment systems, cryptocurrency and reward programmes. Steven Pettigrove focuses on financial services, fintech and digital assets, with experience in disputes, investigations, AML/CTF issues and sanctions.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team is hardworking, pleasant to deal with and highly professional.'
  • ‘Having dealt with many firms, we are thrilled with the individual service we have received from Piper Alderman. The service we have received has been efficient and reliable. Costs have always been met with what was quoted upfront, which is a refreshing change. The innovative and complex nature of the work the firm has performed is appreciated.’

Key clients

  • Australian Settlements Limited
  • Maxi EFX Global

Work highlights

Advised Australian Settlements Limited on the preparation of a Master Services Agreement for its customers, incorporating ASL’s Constitution, By-Laws, and Operations Manual.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

Shannon Adams

Other key lawyers

Andrea Beatty; Steven Pittgrove