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Mallesons

Financial Services Regulation

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Australia

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Mallesons

Rankings

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Financial Services Regulation - Australia

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Mallesons maintains its position as a market-leading practice, highly commended for its breadth of expertise across the financial services regulatory law landscape. It acts for high-profile financial institutions in both domestic and cross-border matters, providing a comprehensive offering that spans funds management, anti-money laundering issues, payment systems regulation and consumer credit issues. It has a considerable reputation as a prudential regulatory practice and works with financial regulatory bodies to shape future legislation. The team also aids clients throughout the development and offering of cutting-edge fintech and regtech tools.

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Work Highlights

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  • Mallesons acted for Firstmac in the investigation and subsequent civil penalty proceedings brought by ASIC, testing the interpretation of the reasonable steps obligation in section 994E(3) of the Corporations Act.

Strengths

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  • Mallesons' team is knowledgeable in financial services legislation and regulation broadly. The lawyers are able to provide holistic guidance that is both pragmatic and technical.

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  • Their willingness to work with their client and understand their needs is their biggest strength. When asked to consider some out-of-the-box scenarios, they always provided considered advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Katherine Forrest
    Katherine Forrest

    Katherine Forrest

    Katherine Forrest is widely regarded as a leading figure in financial services regulation law, frequently assisting banks and other clients on both disputes and non-contentious matters. She is based in Melbourne, and her clients include both domestic and foreign institutions.
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  • Kate Jackson-Maynes
    Kate Jackson-Maynes

    Kate Jackson-Maynes

    Kate Jackson-Maynes assists financial services clients with a variety of regulatory issues, including anti-money laundering matters.

    • Kate demonstrates expertise in both banking products and regulation.

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