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Piper Alderman

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Lauded for its ‘deep technical skills in all things fintech’, Piper Alderman is proficient in advising on anti-money laundering, blockchain, and financial services licensing mandates. Shannon Adams leads the practice from Adelaide. Andrea Beatty is vastly experienced in corporate finance, while Melbourne-based Steven Pettigrove is well-versed in counter-terrorism financing matters.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'They have deep technical skills in all things Fintech and financials services—both from a traditional finance perspective and Web3 perspective. They are a cost-effective, deeply trusted business advisor.'
  • 'The team has the ability to distil complex or novel concepts in an easy, digestible manner.'
  • 'Piper Alderman are the go-to when it comes to assistance with cutting-edge technology and assisting with regulation. The team has a combination of industry knowledge, creativity, and professionalism.'
  • 'Steven Pettigrove is a very commercial lawyer. We have found Piper Alderman to be a good return on investment.'
  • 'I appreciate Steven Pettigrove for being practical and solutions-focused. They are very commercial, and they have a lot of connections.'
  • 'Steven Pettigrove gives you access to lots of current and upcoming relevant information, thanks to his proactive involvement in the Fintech industry. The level of experience and knowledge he has of the industry is second to none. Those foundations are exactly what you need to operate in uncharted territory with confidence.'
  • 'Andrea Beatty is a subject matter expert, and her team is also intimately familiar with the regulatory framework, which enables them to provide precise and technical advice on compliance and risk-reduction matters that are integral to our lending business.'
  • 'Andrea Beatty is consummate technical lawyers in this area, but is also highly pragmatic and understanding of our product and processes.'

Key clients

  • FTX Australia
  • Korda Mentha
  • Digital Surge
  • Web3 Security Alliance
  • A16Z Crypto
  • Maxi EFX Global

Work highlights

  • Advising KordaMentha on financial services and insolvency laws in connection with the administration of FTX Australia Pty Ltd.
  • Advised Digital Surge on its voluntary cryptocurrency administration.
  • Advised Security Alliance on the framework of ethical security hackers rescuing at-risk crypto assets where an active blockchain exploit is underway.

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.

Shannon Adams

Other key lawyers

Andrea Beatty, Steven Pettigrove, Lisa-Marie McKechnie