Maddocks supports clients in a wide range of areas including business establishment and regulation, AFSL and M&A work. The team also assists superannuation funds, private clients and accounting firms with general compliance and regulatory investigations. The Melbourne-based Gina Wilson and Julian Smith share leadership duties. Wilson frequently brings her extensive litigation experience to bear when representing ASIC in the Federal Court, and Smith’s portfolio of work includes advising on financial services regulatory compliance for innovative market entrants such as the fintech Shift Time. Also in Melbourne, Mick Garner has a strong focus on fund management and superannuation issues.
Key clients
- Victorian WorkCover Authority
- Holden Employees Superannuation Fund
Work highlights
- Representing ASIC in multiple Federal Court civil penalty proceedings; including against Firstmac for alleged breaches of the design and distribution obligations (DDO) under the Corporations Act.
- Advising the NSW Treasurer in relation to the merger of the defined benefits section of the Energy Industries Superannuation Scheme into the Construction & Building Unions Superannuation Fund.