LAWYER PROFILE

Fiona Smedley

Asia-Pacific 2026

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Investment Funds

Australia

15 years ranked

Financial Services Regulation

Australia

13 years ranked

About

Provided by Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Asia & Pacific

Investment Funds - Australia

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.

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Financial Services Regulation - Australia

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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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Fiona is highly experienced and very well regarded. She has a pedigree book of clients and speaks from real hands-on experience. She also shows efficiency, pragmatism and commerciality.
Investment FundsChambers Asia & Pacific
Fiona is a very experienced senior partner. She's well connected and absolutely focused on delivering results for us.
Investment FundsChambers Asia & Pacific
Fiona Smedley is very experienced and has diverse knowledge.
Investment FundsChambers Asia & Pacific
Fiona performs to a very high standard. She is very clear and client-focused in her communication. She identified and met our needs.
Financial Services RegulationChambers Asia & Pacific