From front-end advisory and transactional matters to investigations, enforcement and remediation work, Corrs Chambers Westgarth‘s fintech and financial services regulatory practice is a popular address for major brands, disruptive fintechs and financial institutions. Digital transformation projects, digital asset related mandates and litigation funding are additional areas of strength for the ’industry experts’ at the firm. James North, Robert Clarke and Mark Wilks form a leadership triumvirate, with North providing expertise in technology transactions for financial services. Described as ‘at the top of his field’, Fadi Khoury has longstanding experience in advising on the development of financial services regulatory products in the US. Felicity Healy is a key port of call for clients facing regulatory investigations. Superannuation and pensions regulations are some of Michael Chaaya’s sweet spots, while Steven Rice is well placed to advise on BNPL products. Mizu Arda is highlighted for her payments regulatory expertise.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The Corrs Chambers Westgarth financial services team is highly adaptable to the financial services legislation/regulation in our industry.'
- 'The team is commercially minded and has assisted our business in striving to find a practical solution to regulatory issues and concerns.'
- 'The Corrs team is undoubtedly a leader in this space in Australia.’
‘Fadi Khoury is an approachable and accessible partner who is responsive and efficient. We have been impressed with Fadi's wide reach impacting the financial services regulatory space, in particular, within our industry.'
‘I work with a variety of legal advisers from diverse backgrounds, but one standout individual who has consistently impressed is Brendon Clarke. He is unwaveringly calm under pressure and is an adviser you want in your corner to reassure internal stakeholders when the stakes are high.'
‘The 'go to' experts in financial services regulation. Proven performers in being able to develop from scratch practical solutions to the new problems. Willing to roll their sleeves up and work collaboratively.’
‘Fadi Khoury is at the top of his field.’
‘Corrs provides us with a one stop shop in terms of a commercial law firm offering. The firm is a premium independent law firm and enjoys strong relationships with other independent law firms across the globe which has been beneficial for us in terms of our footprint in other jurisdictions in APAC, Europe and the US. ’
Key clients
- HESTA
- CBUS
- Westpac Banking Corporation
- National Australia Bank (NAB)
- Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA)
- PayPal Australia Pty Ltd
- Macquarie Group Limited
- Apple
- Invesco Australia Limited
- HarbourVest
- Meta/Facebook
- Victorian Government
- NSW Government
- Anchorage Capital Partners
- ANZ
- Apollo Crypto/Outlander Capital LLC/Bloomberg/TradeStation Securities, Inc.
- Heartland Group
- Worldpay
- OzForex Ltd
- CASL, Balance Legal Capital (UK), Woodsford (UK), Court House Capital, Harbour Litigation Funding (UK), Evolution Trustees
Work highlights
- Advised Google on a financial services regulatory project relating to the screening of financial products and services advertised on the Google platform and its liaison with ASIC.
- Advised clients including Bloomberg, Apollo, Outlander Capital and TradeStation on emerging and potential future financial services regulatory areas involving digital assets.
- Advised on the acquisition and merger of Canadian headquartered FIRMA forex and derivatives trading platform.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
James North, Robert Clarke, Mark Wilks