About

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As one of the most recognised and respected regulatory teams in Australia, we are the "go-to" firm for solving complex and reputationally significant regulatory issues. Most recently, we have advised ANZ Bank in relation to both the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry (Royal Commission) and have advised a number of domestic and global financial institutions and major insurers on the implementation of the Banking Executive Accountability Regime (BEAR) / Financial Accountability Regime (FAR). 

We are known for consistently bringing experience, common sense and strategic insight to the work we do for local and global clients on their significant Australian regulatory issues and bringing together non-contentious and contentious regulatory capability to advise Australian and international banks on all regulations relating to licensing, conduct and disclosure, including regimes such as the Corporations Act, Banking Act and APRA regulation, NCCP, AML/CTF regulation, and Code of Banking Practice.

Complementing our market-leading Australian regulatory team, we have a strong global team of regulatory specialists located in the world's key financial centres and our team works together closely across our network of offices to address global regulatory issues, as well as to ensure we are aware of what might be on the horizon in relation to regulatory change and policy.


Chambers Review

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Financial Services Regulation - Australia

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What the Team is Known For

Ashurst demonstrates considerable experience in a broad range of financial services law, advising an array of financial institutions. It is recognised as a go-to firm for advice on complex investigations and enforcements, with additional expertise in areas such as derivatives and payment systems regulation. The team is regarded as one of the leading contentious regulatory offerings and remains a valued advisor for global financial institutions on cross-border mandates, on their entry into Australian financial services markets and on their ongoing engagements with financial services regulators.

Work Highlights

  • Ashurst acted for S&P Global in a Federal Court of Australia class action and a related individual proceeding concerning alleged misconduct in credit ratings.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Jonathan Gordon
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Jonathan Gordon
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Jonathan Gordon is a well-established and highly regarded lawyer in the financial services area, frequently acting for clients on the establishment of operations and the implementation of regulatory regimes.
Narelle Smythe
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Narelle Smythe
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Narelle Smythe is a leading practitioner in the financial services space and is highly regarded for her expertise in relation to consumer credit and payment systems.

Narelle is a pre-eminent, if not the pre-eminent, practitioner in this space in Australia. We rely on her judgment and expertise.

Corey McHattan
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Corey McHattan
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Corey McHattan advises clients in relation to compliance with financial services regulation and is noted for his technical knowledge.
Nicholas Mavrakis
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Nicholas Mavrakis
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Nicholas Mavrakis is a seasoned and respected litigator who is experienced at assisting financial services clients on contentious matters.

Nicholas excels at client care and relationship building. He is a real calm presence and his case management is excellent too. He stays on top of everything.

Felicity Healy
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Felicity Healy
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Felicity Healy is an established litigator who is noted for her experience and who acts for major financial institutions and banks in relation to regulatory litigation and investigations.

Felicity is good at identifying what the most important aspects of an issue are to an organisation and tailors her advice accordingly. She is great at approaching issues from a practical perspective.

Felicity brings a very valuable combination of financial services regulation and financial disputes expertise.

Hong-Viet Nguyen
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Hong-Viet Nguyen
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Hong-Viet Nguyen advises a variety of financial services providers on regulatory issues, including compliance programmes and licencing, with particular experience in payments, cryptocurrency and fintech.

Ranked Lawyers at
Ashurst

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Financial Services Regulation

Jonathan Gordon
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Jonathan Gordon
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Band 1
Narelle Smythe
1
Narelle Smythe
1
Band 1
Corey McHattan
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Corey McHattan
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Band 3
Nicholas Mavrakis
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Nicholas Mavrakis
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Band 3
Felicity Healy
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Felicity Healy
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Band 4
Hong-Viet Nguyen
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Hong-Viet Nguyen
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Band 4

Members

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Clients

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Asset and fund managers

Australian and global investment banks

Clearing houses

Corporate and retail finance clients

Fintechs

Insurers

Major Australian banks

Private equity firms

Trading platforms

Industries

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Banks

Commercial & Professional Services

Financial Services

Government

Insurance