Financial Services

In times of crisis and in times of prosperity, our ability to create a clear path through this dynamic and complex sector will enable you to focus on running your business and minimising regulatory surprises.  In a highly regulated and competitive environment, overlayed with technology, innovation and increased pressure on costs, the financial services sector is in a constant state of flux.

Our multi-disciplinary Financial Services team combines deep sector knowledge with commercial insight, providing practical, outcome-focused advice.  Tactically astute where necessary and strategic by nature, our goal is always the success of our clients.

A full service financial services law firm

Mallesons advises clients on a broad range of legal matters across all practice areas, with a national team located in offices across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Canberra. 

Our financial services lawyers play a pivotal role in shaping the Australian financial services sector, working on the most complex and significant matters.  Recently, we have:

• advised Royal Automobile Association of South Australia on the divestment of its insurance business to Allianz Australia Insurance Limited.
• acted for Insignia Financial in its acquisition by US-based CC Capital.
• represented Highland Park XII, an affiliate of Oaktree Capital Management in providing a US$150 million amendment and refinancing of an asset-based lending facility for Coronado Group.
• advised Commonwealth Bank of Australia on the sale of its remaining approximately 5% shareholding in Bank of Hangzhou Co., Ltd for RMB¥4.3 billion.
• assisted the Australian Banking Association in its development of a new version of its code of practice, which sets a new standard of customer service for Australia’s banks.
• supported Greater Bank Limited on its merger with Newcastle Permanent Building Society Limited, renamed Newcastle Greater Mutual Group Ltd.
• advised QSuper in its landmark merger with Sunsuper, creating Australian Retirement Trust with over $200 billion in assets
• collaborated with the International Swaps and Derivatives Association to publish a new whitepaper that sets out the practical steps for developing smart derivative contracts.