FinTech Legal - Australia
What the Team is Known For
King & Wood Mallesons is one of the market-leading firms in Australian FinTech. The team advises on financing, market entry and regulatory matters. It works with companies specialising in blockchain technology and has expertise in innovative payment systems.
Strengths
"The firm's proactive approach to identifying legal challenges and providing tailored solutions, along with its multidisciplinary team, makes it a leading authority in blockchain legal services."
"King & Wood Mallesons' practitioners are able to rapidly address all issues and manage the process well, reflecting the depth of their experience, expertise and efficiency."
"King & Wood Mallesons stands out for its experience, skills and very engaging team."
Work Highlights
King & Wood Mallesons acted as a policy partner to FinTech Australia. The team worked with the industry body to formulate responses to government consultations and host industry roundtables.
Notable Practitioners
Scott Farrell is highly regarded by clients and peers for his deep sector expertise and for advising industry and government bodies on policy matters. "Scott Farrell is obviously a guru in this space and in relation to open banking." "Scott Farrell is very engaged and supportive."
Urszula McCormack recently returned to Australia after a number of years in Hong Kong. McCormack regularly acts for big banks, major crypto companies and metaverse projects, and has significant expertise in financial regulatory matters. "Urszula is an absolute rock star. She knows her stuff, she is sharp and she is really good at scoping out issues and trying to help resolve them."
