Ranking tables
Financial Services Regulation | Asia-Pacific
Australia
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
- Allens 11 Years Ranked
- Ashurst 14 Years Ranked
- Herbert Smith Freehills 14 Years Ranked
- King & Wood Mallesons
Band 2
Band 3
Band 4
- Gadens 4 Years Ranked
- Hall & Wilcox 6 Years Ranked
- Hamilton Locke
- HWL Ebsworth Lawyers
- Johnson Winter Slattery
- Piper Alderman
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
- Bill Fuggle Baker McKenzie13 Years Ranked
- Corey McHattan Ashurst10 Years Ranked
- Jason Denisenko A&O Shearman13 Years Ranked
- Nicholas Mavrakis Ashurst9 Years Ranked
- Andrea BeattyPiper Alderman
- Andrew GalvinHWL Ebsworth Lawyers
- Kate Jackson-MaynesKing & Wood Mallesons
- Nikki BentleyEY Law
Band 4
- Daniel Knight K&L Gates3 Years Ranked
- Fadi Khoury Corrs Chambers Westgarth13 Years Ranked
- Felicity Healy Ashurst3 Years Ranked
- Jim Bulling K&L Gates6 Years Ranked
- Peter Haig Allens8 Years Ranked
- Peter Reeves Gilbert + Tobin4 Years Ranked
- Ross Freeman MinterEllison13 Years Ranked
- Zein El Hassan Mills Oakley11 Years Ranked
- Austin BellJohnson Winter Slattery
- Jaime LumsdenHamilton Locke
- Matthew DaleyClayton Utz
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 AllensFinancial Services Regulation2025 | Band 1 | 11 Years RankedAllens is regularly sought out by major banks, wealth managers and other financial institutions for advice on a range of regulatory matters in connection with superannuation and investment funds. The team frequently provides advice on regulatory compliance and the structural and governance changes required as a result of significant mergers and acquisitions in the financial services industry. The firm additionally provides back-end assistance to clients facing regulatory investigations.1 AshurstFinancial Services Regulation2025 | Band 1 | 14 Years RankedAshurst demonstrates considerable experience in a broad range of financial services law, advising an array of financial institutions. It is recognised as a go-to firm for advice on complex investigations and enforcements, with additional expertise in areas such as derivatives and payment systems regulation. The team is regarded as one of the leading contentious regulatory offerings and remains a valued advisor for global financial institutions on cross-border mandates, on their entry into Australian financial services markets and on their ongoing engagements with financial services regulators.1 Herbert Smith FreehillsFinancial Services Regulation2025 | Band 1 | 14 Years RankedHerbert Smith Freehills is broadly acknowledged as Australia's leading advisor for the handling of regulatory investigations and disputes, and remains highly regarded for the strength of its advice on all facets of financial services regulation law. It offers excellent cross-border capabilities through its global network of offices, with the team particularly suited to handling matters involving the UK and Hong Kong, and is recognised as a leader in the growing fintech space.
Band 2
2 Corrs Chambers WestgarthFinancial Services Regulation2025 | Band 2 | 14 Years RankedCorrs Chambers Westgarth is renowned for its investment funds and superannuation capabilities, advising on regulatory matters arising from transactional work in this industry, as well as such issues as anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism finance obligations and remediation. The group is actively involved in the financial services industry through participation in peak industry associations and is active on behalf of foreign clients navigating the Australian regulatory landscape.2 Gilbert + TobinFinancial Services Regulation2025 | Band 2 | 8 Years RankedGilbert + Tobin maintains a highly regarded regulatory dispute resolution team with a strong following among financial services clients. The team also actively advises on front-end regulatory matters, with noteworthy capability in the regulation of new fintech products, including licensing for new financial products and digital payment systems. The firm's key clients include major banks, accounting firms, asset management companies and other financial services participants.2 MinterEllisonFinancial Services Regulation2025 | Band 2 | 14 Years RankedMinterEllison is recognised as an accomplished practice offering comprehensive expertise in investment funds and insurance regulation. The firm is active on cross-border matters, particularly advising on the regulatory aspects of M&A transactions in the financial services sector. It maintains a strong reputation for handling contentious work, including ASIC investigations. The team also advises major banking clients, assisting with payment systems and the development of new products, as well as global insurance companies.
Band 3
3 A&O ShearmanFinancial Services Regulation2025 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedA&O Shearman fields a respected practice that advises multinational financial institutions on regulatory matters in support of international business. The firm is especially familiar with the New York market and regulatory environment, with partners holding qualifications and considerable experience in the jurisdiction. Its capability extends to the regulation of payment platforms, and it acts as a frequent advisor to overseas banks regarding their compliance with Australian consumer contract terms. The team is skilled at advising on the Australian aspects of corporate reorganisation and acquisitions within the financial services industry. It is well placed to assist on cross-border matters, drawing on the strength of its international network of offices.3 Baker McKenzieFinancial Services Regulation2025 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedThe Baker McKenzie team has substantial cross-border capabilities, catering to an impressive list of multinational clients through the firm's global network. The firm fields experienced advisers on the establishment and operation of Australian and offshore managed funds, and also advises its international clients on the regulatory requirements for the launch of new consumer products in the Australian market.3 K&L GatesFinancial Services Regulation2025 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedK&L Gates is well regarded for its expertise in the regulatory requirements governing banks, fund managers and fintech developers. It is known for its work advising on new and emerging fintech platforms and their introduction into the Australian market. The firm is also noted for its client following in the funds space. Clients benefit from the team's ability to draw on its international network and experience advising on responses to ASIC and APRA investigations.3 Norton Rose FulbrightFinancial Services Regulation2025 | Band 3 | 20 Years RankedNorton Rose Fulbright assists banking, investment funds and international insurance clients in response to regulatory investigations, as well as advising on the regulatory issues associated with transactional activity and the licensing of new products. It is a part of a global practice that assists multinational clients on complex, cross-border regulatory investigations, with particular strength in Asia, the USA and emerging markets such as South America and Africa. The firm counts major banks and insurers among its clientele.
Band 4
4 GadensFinancial Services Regulation2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedGadens is noted for its well-regarded practice in financial services regulation law. The team often acts for substantial financial services companies, including major banks, in relation to investigations and proceedings from regulatory bodies such as ASIC and APRA, as well as being engaged by those bodies to assist on such investigations. It provides clients with further advice regarding licensing and regulatory compliance.4 Hall & WilcoxFinancial Services Regulation2025 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedHall & Wilcox is recognised for its well-established team, which advises a clientele that consists of asset managers, superannuation funds and other financial institutions. The firm is frequently called upon to assist on a variety of financial services regulation matters, including establishment of operations, licensing issues and compliance with regulatory regimes. Hall & Wilcox is also active in emerging areas, such as fintech.