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Fintech and financial services regulatory

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Baker McKenzie is known for its cross-border capability and expertise in financial services regulation, advising technology companies, financial institutions and emerging disruptors on complex, innovation-driven matters. The team regularly supports clients on digital finance, data protection, cybersecurity, blockchain and cryptocurrency mandates. Noted for his expertise in the fintech space, co-head Adrian Lawrence is regularly turned to by technology companies, financial institutions and early-stage disruptors. Fellow co-head Bill Fuggle is recognised for expertise in financial product structuring and regulatory law, with a special focus on fintech and blockchain. Trudi Procter focuses on regulatory compliance with an emphasis on payment systems and digital assets, while Shemira Jeevaratnam advises on fintech, corporate crime and financial services matters.
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Client satisfaction: NPS ®

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘This practice has a host of specialists in fintech and financial services regulatory that are very good black letter lawyers. Their advice is succinct and practical, which has assisted us to produce the best commercial outcomes for our business.’

  • ‘We like working with Bill Fuggle and William Fuggle and with other lawyers working in their practice. They are responsive and provide succinct and practical advice.'

  • 'The partner Bill Fuggle is the team’s strength - experienced, solution-oriented and easy to work with.'

  • 'I consider Bill Fuggle/Baker McKenzie to be the leading team in Australia on financial services regulation/funds. The advice is always practical, straightforward and high-quality. The team are genuine subject matter experts, who form strong relationships with clients, enabling them to provide succinct, tailored and commercial advice.'

  • 'The team is engaged, responsive and able to explain complex matters without jargon. We place a very high level of trust in Baker McKenzie and they feel like an extension of our in-house team.'

  • 'Bill Fuggle and William Fuggle are particularly excellent. Bill is extremely responsive. His depth of knowledge is unmatched. William is great to deal with. Always willing to meet our tight timelines and jump on a call. We appreciate how accessible and approachable he is.'

  • 'Solutions-driven firm, with exceptional legal capabilities and partner to client engagement. Market leader by a country mile.'

  • 'The ability to break down complex regulatory and legislative landscape into concise and commercially viable terms, manage the legal processes involved and be available through partner-level engagement with client-facing proposals. Baker's team was expertly managed and guided by Bill Fuggle.'

Key clients

  • Monochrome Asset Management Pty Ltd / Vasco Trustees Limited

Practice head

Adrian Lawrence; Bill Fuggle

Other key lawyers

Trudi Procter; Shemira Jeevaratnam; William Fuggle