Ranking tables

FinTech Legal | FinTech

Australia

Chambers FinTech identifies the leading payments, blockchain, cyber security and data protection specialists globally, offering an invaluable resource for start-up and scale-up FinTech businesses, incumbent tech and financial services firms, and PE/VC investors in the sector.

Rankings overview for Departments

1

  1. Gilbert + Tobin
    Gilbert + Tobin 8 Years Ranked
  2. Hamilton Locke
  3. Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
  4. King & Wood Mallesons
2

  1. Piper Alderman
    Piper Alderman 7 Years Ranked
  2. Allens
  3. K&L Gates
3

  1. Hall & Wilcox
    Hall & Wilcox 3 Years Ranked
  2. DLA Piper Australia
  3. Stirling & Rose
4

  1. Ashurst
    Ashurst 7 Years Ranked
  2. Baker McKenzie
  3. Gadens
S

  1. Scott FarrellKing & Wood Mallesons
1

  1. Peter Reeves Gilbert + Tobin8 Years Ranked
  2. Charlotte HenryHerbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
  3. Daniel KnightK&L Gates
  4. Urszula McCormackKing & Wood Mallesons
3

  1. Hannah Glass
    Hannah Glass Ashurst8 Years Ranked
  2. Rachel Walker Gilbert + Tobin2 Years Ranked
  3. Anthony BoogertKing & Wood Mallesons
  4. Bill FuggleBaker McKenzie
  5. Charmian HolmesHamilton Locke
  6. Joel CoxDLA Piper Australia
  7. Michele LevineHamilton Locke
  8. Sinead LynchGadens

All Departments profiles

1

Band 1

  1. Gilbert + Tobin
    1
    Gilbert + Tobin
    FinTech Legal
    2026 | Band 1 | 8 Years Ranked
    Gilbert + Tobin has expertise in fundraising, M&A, technology and competition law. The firm is particularly well regarded for financial regulatory matters concerning payment platforms and neobanks. It acts for domestic and international insurance, banking and real estate businesses, as well as tech companies, on token sales, digital wealth management, crowdfunding and corporate investment structures.
  2. Hamilton Locke
    FinTech Legal
    2026 | Band 1
  3. Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
    FinTech Legal
    2026 | Band 1
  4. King & Wood Mallesons
    FinTech Legal
    2026 | Band 1
2

Band 2

  1. Piper Alderman
    2
    Piper Alderman
    FinTech Legal
    2026 | Band 2 | 7 Years Ranked
    Piper Alderman is highly regarded for its expertise in blockchain and cryptocurrency. It handles cryptocurrency tax and employment matters, security token issuances, risk analysis and company set-up. It also advises multinational payment platforms, peer-to-peer lenders and exchanges on entering the Australian market.
  2. Allens
    FinTech Legal
    2026 | Band 2
  3. K&L Gates
    FinTech Legal
    2026 | Band 2
3

Band 3

  1. Hall & Wilcox
    3
    Hall & Wilcox
    FinTech Legal
    2026 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    Hall & Wilcox is respected in the Australian FinTech industry. The team advises on regulatory compliance, financial services, fund establishment, licensing, IT, dispute resolution, data privacy and cybersecurity, among other matters.
  2. DLA Piper Australia
    FinTech Legal
    2026 | Band 3
  3. Stirling & Rose
    FinTech Legal
    2026 | Band 3
4

Band 4

  1. Ashurst
    4
    Ashurst
    FinTech Legal
    2026 | Band 4 | 7 Years Ranked
    Ashurst has strength in financial services regulation, capital markets, private equity and IT. It advises FinTechs on capital raising and securitisation funding, as well as advising on licensing and regulatory compliance.
  2. Baker McKenzie
    FinTech Legal
    2026 | Band 4
  3. Gadens
    FinTech Legal
    2026 | Band 4