John Bassilios
Hall & WilcoxPraised as ‘a stand out in the field of emerging technology, specifically blockchain’, Hall & Wilcox’s Melbourne office is a popular destination for fintech companies looking to set up their Australian operations. The unit is also known for its far-reaching financial services contentious and non-contentious regulation advice. Practice co-head Harry New‘s regulatory expertise covers advice on the Corporations Act and the National Consumer Protection Act. Fellow co-head John Bassilios is embedded in fintech and blockchain and is additionally well placed to advise on the establishment and development of financial products. Eugene Chen is well versed in anti-money laundering legislation, and Hamish McNair assists clients with their responses to regulatory investigations.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Hall and Wilcox stand out in the field of emerging technology, specifically blockchain. The firm is regularly supporting the industry and is at the forefront from a knowledge perspective.’
‘John Bassilios is a standout partner. His diligence and attention to detail are excellent.’
‘A very solid team with good technical and commercial understanding.’
‘John Bassilios has a very good understanding of the crypto space.’
Key clients
- Hope Housing Fund Management
- Fidira
- IBA Group
- Sire Custodians
- Plenti Group
- Mezfi Pty Ltd
- Whitebit Australia Pty Ltd
Work highlights
- Advised Islamic Bank Australia (IBA) on becoming the first Islamic bank licensed in Australia. The bank has been granted its restricted ADI licence, and will operate as a fintech.
- Advised Fidira on the establishment of a digital currency exchange which onboards clients through the purchase of a gift card through retail outlets and online stores.
- Acted for Plenti in establishing a new investment market for its unique peer-to-peer retail lending platform.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Harry New, John Bassilios