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Allens' Financial Services Regulation (FSR) practice have a full service practice covering all needs for clients including ACL/AFSL licensing, product design and distribution, compliance with the National Consumer Credit Protection Act, ISDA agreements and compliance. The team brings together experts from a range of practices within the firm - banking, regulatory investigations and dispute resolution, technology, competition, tax, funds management, insurance and superannuation. Allens have a strong understanding of the regulatory environment that financial services institutions operate and this is reinforced by industry involvement. Allens is a member and active participant of the Australian Banking Association, Australian Finance Industry Association and the Financial Services Council. The team has developed close relationships with policy directors of these associations and contributes to industry submissions on regulatory reform. Allens liaise with financial service regulators on compliance issues on behalf of clients, as well as advise on governance and board-level issues that take account of the FSR landscape. The FSR team understand the way that the regulators operate and work with clients to navigate the complex regulatory landscape. The Allens team works closely with the market-leading Linklaters financial services regulatory practice, this connection enables Allens to assist clients with the cross-border application of risk management and compliance approaches. 

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What the Team is Known For

Allens is regularly sought out by major banks, wealth managers and other financial institutions for advice on a range of regulatory matters in connection with superannuation and investment funds. The team frequently provides advice on regulatory compliance and the structural and governance changes required as a result of significant mergers and acquisitions in the financial services industry. The firm additionally provides back-end assistance to clients facing regulatory investigations.

Work Highlights

  • Allens advised HCAU on its application for the Australian Credit Licence, including liaising with ASIC on its behalf.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Michelle Levy
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Senior Statespeople
Michelle Levy is a highly experienced figure in the market who often assists clients on regulatory issues relating to superannuation funds.

Michelle's strength is her ability to make the complex simpler. She applies her deep knowledge and experience to approach questions sensibly and from angles many would overlook.

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Kerensa Sneyd
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Kerensa Sneyd is a Partner at Allens, specialising in banking regulation, AML, and CTF. She advises a broad range of clients, including banks, lenders and their investors, ensuring alignment with regulators.

Kerensa provides strong, technical advice that considers all relevant dimensions. She provides clear and actionable advice, which enables our business to make informed decisions.

Kerensa has provided fantastic support, developing and delivering advice in a manner that is both meaningful and digestible for a wide cohort of stakeholders.

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Peter Haig
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Peter Haig is a well-regarded litigator known for advising clients on AUSTRAC investigations and compliance with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regulations.

Pete is an absolute asset to our team, with his unflappable manner and critical analysis of issues with real-world application.

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Michelle Levy
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Kerensa Sneyd
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Peter Haig
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