Financial Services Regulation
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Australia
Band 2
Email address
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+61 2 9210 6500Chambers Review
Corrs Chambers Westgarth is renowned for its investment funds and superannuation capabilities, advising on regulatory matters arising from transactional work in this industry, as well as such issues as anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism finance obligations and remediation. The group is actively involved in the financial services industry through participation in peak industry associations and is active on behalf of foreign clients navigating the Australian regulatory landscape.
Work Highlights
- Corrs Chambers Westgarth advised Google on screening financial products and services advertised on the Google platform and its liaison with ASIC.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is pragmatic, commercial and willing to go the extra mile to help the client find a solution."
"The Corrs team is heavily invested in the financial services industry and has their finger on the pulse. This translates to the team being highly astute in understanding our commercial imperatives."
"The team is pragmatic, commercial and willing to go the extra mile to help the client find a solution."
"The Corrs team is heavily invested in the financial services industry and has their finger on the pulse. This translates to the team being highly astute in understanding our commercial imperatives."
Notable Practitioners
Michael Chaaya is well reputed for his work with superannuation funds and other financial services clients, whom he assists with a variety of regulatory matters, including transactions, establishment of operations and licensing.
"Michael Chaaya is universally admired for his technical excellence, innovative legal solutions, phenomenal client service skills and, above all, his willingness to go the extra mile for his clients."
Fadi Khoury is a frequent adviser to investment firms, among other financial services clients, with regard to a range of regulatory issues.
"Fadi Khoury is a trusted legal advisor and continues to exceed expectations with respect to his delivery of legal advice."
"Fadi is a very knowledgeable lawyer who has been in the industry for a long time. He understands legal issues relating to financial services."