Investment Funds
Australia
15 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Nikki Bentley
Asia-Pacific 2026
Ranked in 2 practice areas
About
Provided by EY Law
Practice Areas
Investment Funds
Financial Services Regulation
Career
Partner, Financial Services Law
EY
Aug 2019 - Present
Partner
Norton Rose Fulbright
Dec 2017 - Jul 2019
Partner
Henry Davis York
Jun 2005 - Dec 2017
Senior Associate
DLA Phillips Fox
Jun 1998 - Jun 2005
Lawyer
New Zealand Securities Commission
Dec 1995 - Jun 1997
Professional Memberships
Executive Committee and Chair of the Regulatory Committee of AIMA (Alternative Investment Management Association) Australia;
Executive Committee of the Sydney chapter of 100 Women in Finance
Experience
Nikki is a Partner, Financial Services Law specialising in funds management, financial services, regulation and investments. Nikki advises leading Australian and global fund managers on a full range of corporate, commercial and regulatory issues facing their businesses. She has particular expertise in assisting clients with fund establishment (onshore and offshore), product disclosure and distribution. Nikki regularly advises clients on establishing, buying, selling and restructuring their businesses. She also assists clients responding to regulatory enquiries and investigations.
Nikki has a particular focus on alternative investments and she has assisted many Australian hedge fund managers start up their businesses and establish Australian domiciled funds and Cayman Island offshore infrastructure.
Nikki is recognised as a leading lawyer in Investment Funds and Financial Services Regulation by Chambers Asia Pacific since 2012.
Education
Victoria University, Wellington, New Zealand
Bachelor of Law
Awards
Contribution to the Hedge Fund Industry
Hedge Funds Rock
2020
Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Chambers Asia & Pacific
Investment Funds - Australia
Band 2
Individual Editorial
Financial Services Regulation - Australia
Band 3
Individual Editorial
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Nikki's strength is that she can break down complex concepts. Many variables are consistently changing, but she understands what the key issue is, rather than being overwhelmed by diverse challenges.
Investment FundsChambers Asia & PacificNikki Bentley is one of the premier lawyers people go to for regulatory advice. She's across committees and different industry groups. She's aware of what’s happening.
Investment FundsChambers Asia & PacificNikki has exemplary technical expertise and commercial awareness.
Investment FundsChambers Asia & PacificNikki is an excellent communicator with excellent experience and is always willing to work with us.
Financial Services RegulationChambers Asia & PacificNikki has deep experience, very good knowledge of our business and is always responsive.
Financial Services RegulationChambers Asia & Pacific
Ranked Individuals at EY Law (2)
Australia
Nikki Bentley
Financial Services Regulation
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Investment Funds
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