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 has very high domain knowledge in fintech, crypto and Web3. They are generous in supporting the digital assets industry sector and advocating for improvements in the relevant legislation.'
- ‘I have had regular dealings with Piper Alderman and Andrea Beatty and her team for more than 6 years. They have continually shown an understanding of our business and the specific challenges we have to deal with.’
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