Ranked in 2 Practice Areas
1

Band 1

Investment Funds

Australia

14 Years Ranked

2

Band 2

Financial Services Regulation

Australia

12 Years Ranked

About

Provided by Fiona Smedley

Asia-Pacific

Practice Areas

- Financial services regulatory

- Corporate

- Real estate funds

- Transactions regulatory support

- ESG and sustainability

Career

Fiona helps clients with financial services regulation, funds management, funds M&A and structured products. Fiona works with leading Australian and international clients in the financial services sector on a broad range of matters, including financial services regulatory issues (including design and distribution obligations and breach reporting), capital management, acquisitions and disposals, retail and wholesale public offerings and the structuring and establishment of retail and wholesale funds. Fiona works closely with government and industry bodies (including ASIC, Treasury, FSC and AFMA) in relation to financial services reform and developments including conflicted remuneration, shorter PDSs, corporate collective investment vehicles, the product intervention power and product suitability.

For additional information on Fiona’s professional background, please visit: https://www.hsfkramer.com/our-people/f/fiona-smedley

Chambers Review

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Chambers Asia & Pacific

Investment Funds - Australia

1
Band 1
Individual Editorial
Fiona Smedley has a market-leading practice in investment funds, regularly advising a range of high-profile clients such as fund managers, asset managers, banks and non-profits. She has extensive expertise in matters relating to both fund formation and management.

Financial Services Regulation - Australia

2
Band 2
Individual Editorial
Fiona Smedley is an established practitioner who is recognised for her expertise in relation to investment funds and Corporations Act matters.

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