The Sydney-based fintech and FSR team at Gilbert + Tobin covers the market with front-end and back-end expertise spanning Web3, disputes, competition work, regulatory issues and corporate affairs. There is also a strong investment law practice at the firm with transactional capabilities supported by regulatory specialists. Bank-in-a-box solutions, payment systems and digital asset work are some of the team’s recent highlights. The fintech and Web3 team is marshalled by Peter Reeves; his varied case loads includes a wide array of payments and digital assets work. Disputes and investigations team head Richard Harris is regularly tasked with guiding banks and other corporate entities through investigations and enforcement action by Australian regulators. Elizabeth Avery heads up the the competition and regulatory group and is well placed to assist with merger clearances and enforcement litigation. Simon Burns has a focus on the regulatory aspects of financial transformation projects, particularly when undertaken by major banks. Georgina Willcock, who frequently collaborates with Reeves on thought leadership pieces, is another name to note.
Testimonials
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‘Excellent, knowledgeable team who are responsive, commercial and value for money.'
- 'Very knowledgeable about financial services in the fintech space - know what is happening at a regulatory level and are proactive in keeping our business informed.’
Key clients
- Australian Banking Association
- Australian Payments Plus
Work highlights
- Advised global investment firm KKR on its acquisition of a majority 55% interest in Colonial First State (CFS) and the establishment of a strategic partnership with Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA).