Chambers Review
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Financial Services Regulation - Australia
What the Team is Known For
Clayton Utz offers extensive expertise in regulatory matters and financial reforms. The firm houses a highly regarded contentious practice with experience assisting with regulatory investigations, litigation and the enforcement of licence conditions. It provides regulatory advice relating to investment funds and novel financial products, acting for a blue-chip clientele and major financial institutions including a number of retail banks. The firm maintains excellent relationships with international law firms, regulators and corporations.
Strengths
Clayton's team demonstrates specialist expertise from both technical and commercial perspectives. Their turnaround time is exceptional.
Completely satisfied with Clayton, I'm incredibly impressed that they're so responsive. If I call or email them, I get an immediate response, which is unbelievable given how busy they are.
Work Highlights
Clayton Utz acted for Toyota Finance Australia in representative proceedings before the Supreme Court of Victoria concerning alleged breaches of financial services laws by virtue of ‘flex commission’ arrangements between Toyota Finance Australia and Toyota car dealers.
Notable practitioners
Matthew knows his work, the legislation, all the regulatory material. He has the ability to simplify the complex.
Outstanding all-round lawyer, technically one of the best in his area, and extremely responsive. He's commercially aware and confident.
Vanessa Pallone is a Clayton Utz partner with expertise in fund management, regulatory compliance and governance. She advises domestic and international fund managers on licensing and product development.
Vanessa is a very strong emerging partner. She is technically very strong and responsive.
Vanessa is very client-focused and strategic. She knows how to get a good commercial outcome, but also protects the client. She is always available and very easy to deal with.
