Helmed by national practice group leaders Alexander Schlosser and Greg Williams, the fast-growing team at Clayton Utz offers expertise in a broad array of financial services and commercial litigation work including superannuation, enforcement actions, retail banking and complex regulatory investigations. Banks, non-bank lenders, sovereign wealth funds and emerging fintechs make up some of the firm’s varied client base. Ross McInnes leads the financial services litigation team and is well regarded for his ability to represent C-suite executives in highly confidential regulatory matters. Steven Klimt is an authority on buy now pay later products, while Matthew Daley and Vanessa Pallone are key contacts for managed investment scheme mandates. Craig Hine is well versed in anti-money laundering and privacy issues. All named practitioners are located in the Sydney office.
Testimonials
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‘Clayton Utz has taken the time to understand our business so that when asked for advice, they respond quickly and in a manner that answers the question asked and where necessary, steps back and lets us know what we haven't asked about but maybe need to consider.’
‘David Gerber always brings a considered, thoughtful and measured approach and ensures that issues are dealt with in a tailored and prompt way. ’
Key clients
- Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA)
- Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ)
Work highlights
- Providing regulatory and licensing advice to Ampol on the establishment of its Future Energy division.
- Acted for Newcastle Permanent Building Society in relation to its merger with Greater Bank.