Commended for providing ‘technical legal advice’ Baker McKenzie’s key strengths lie in blockchain, data protection, and financial services regulation. In Sydney, Adrian Lawrence advises clients on digital retail banking, while Bill Fuggle is knowledgeable of capital markets issues. Shemira Jeevaratnam often assists wealthtechs, and in Brisbane, Trudi Procter is recommended for financial service compliance work.
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Testimonials
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‘They provide good technical and legal advice of the financial licensing regime in Australia.'
Key clients
- AFEX
- CMC Markets Ltd
- Morgan Stanley Australia Securities Limited
- Jarden Securities Limited
- Wayflyer
- RAM
- Loftus Peak Investment Management Ltd
- Quay Fund Services Ltd
- Sequoia Specialist Investment Pty Ltd
Work highlights
Advised an American multinational financial services company on their financial products.
Advised a global investment bank and financial services firm on various regulatory matters both domestically and on a cross-border basis.
Advised Wayflyer on regulatory matters surrounding the global rollout of a financing structure across Oceania and Europe.
Practice head
Adrian Lawrence; Bill Fuggle
Other key lawyers
Shemira Jeevaratnam; Trudi Procter; Alan Darwin