K&L Gates' broad capabilities encompass cross-border investments, cryptocurrency, and the formation of funds in Australia. Spearheading the Melbourne team, Jim Bulling is knowledgeable of financial product disclosure matters, and Daniel Knight advises on the distribution of financial products. Ravi Jayemanne is a key name for superannuation matters, and Simon Kiburg is noted for his strength in asset management. In Sydney, Kane Barnett, Lisa Lautier, and James Lonie are often engaged in transactional work, while Matthew Watts is experienced in venture capital fund-related issues.
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Testimonials
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- 'K&L Gates has a strong team of legal professionals offering a diverse range of financial services and regulatory services to us. Over the last 12 months, a number of the lawyers have worked on our matters, and we found them to be dynamic, innovative, and proactive. We always enjoy working with the team and appreciate their collaborative approach to every matter.'
- 'The partner's attends the meetings, negotiates, and manages the matter as if their own. K&L Gates is my most trusted legal advisor.'
- 'The team has deep international knowledge, which is very unique in the Australian market, which tends to be more domestically focused.'
- 'They have an abundance of in-house and commercial experience. From the outset of an engagement, K&L Gates thinks about the commercial implications of their work and how it can best be implemented on the ground.'
- 'James Lonie is a brilliant mind and has assisted the business in establishing an appropriate governance framework, launching funds, and structuring the business. I have been fortunate to work with James on a number of complex transactions over the years.'
- 'Our collaboration with Ravi Jayemanne over the years has been nothing short of exceptional. His standout quality is his commitment to responsiveness and attentiveness, ensuring that our needs are not just met, but anticipated. Ravi's blend of legal acumen, commercial savvy, and dependable execution makes him our preferred "go-to" for investment-related matters.'
- 'Kane Barnett has been excellent with his depth of knowledge and also his broader contribution to the industry through working groups and industry associations. He is regularly referred to by fellow lawyers from other firms for his insight.'
- 'Matthew Watts is professional, pragmatic, and a true business partner and advisor. He stands out well ahead of his industry peers. Matt's deep technical knowledge and his ability to adapt that to his clients' context really well make him exceptional.'
Key clients
- 180 Markets Pty Ltd
- Adatree
- Altx
- Apricor Capital
- AXA Investment Managers Australia Limited
- Centuria Property Funds Limited
- CoinJar
- Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
- CSIRO Financial Services Pty Ltd
- Constantinople
- CVS Lane
- Dimensional Fund Advisors
- DRC Savills
- Elka Capital Pty Limited
- EML Payments Limited
- EQT AB
- Fat Zebra
- Frollo
- Funding.com.au
- Hamton
- Honda Australia
- Human Financial
- Immutable
- Intuit Inc.
- Medibank Private Limited
- Monash Investors
- Novatti Group Limited
- Paspalis
- Payton Capital
- PIMCO
- Real IS
- Resolution Life Australasia
- Responsible Investment Association Australasia
- Salus VC
- SISS Data Services
- Sniip
- Stafford Capital Partners
- Tiger Brokers (AU) Pty Ltd
- TrueLayer Limited
- Twynam Funds Management Pty Ltd
- Volt
- Yodlee
- Zeller
Work highlights
- Advised DFA Australia Limited on the launch of three exchange traded funds.
- Advising Immutable on all Australian financial services regulatory considerations and requirements in relation to the promotion and launch of the Inevitable Games Fund.
- Advised Novatti on the legal / regulatory requirements for a number of new payment services including various card issuing and acquiring products.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
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