Banking & Finance

Broad and deep banking and finance capability

From navigating and shaping regulatory change to developing innovative finance solutions for sophisticated transactions, Mallesons' award-winning banking and finance team is at the forefront of this fast-moving industry. You get a seamless service from our lawyers, wherever you are based.

Tier-one expertise

Our team in Australia dwarfs its competitors.  The size, depth and quality of our team across all specialisations stands it apart and ensures our clients receive advice from leading experts across the board, regardless of the nature or complexity of a matter or when external shocks like COVID-19 occur. 

Big-name clients

Australia’s major domestic, international and investment banks, large listed and private corporates and global, regional and domestic private equity, infrastructure and debt funds call on us to advise them on banking and finance law.  Our team is also lead counsel to domestic and international regulatory bodies such as RBA, ASX, ASIC, APRA, AUSTRAC, ACCC, APCA and ISDA to advise on and influence regulatory reform.

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Industry Recognition
  • Band 1, Banking & Finance: Corporate Finance
    Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific 2025
  • Band 1, Banking & Finance: Asset Finance & Leasing
    Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific 2025
  • Band 1, Banking & Finance: Acquisition Finance
    Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific 2025
  • Band 1, Debt Capital Market
    Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific 2025
Testimonials
  • The team has a sterling reputation in all banking and finance disciplines, including asset, property, acquisition and corporate finance.
    Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific 2025
  • The team are extremely commercially aware in taking the time to understand the relevant business and its commercial imperatives.
    Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific 2025

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AFCA consults on proposed Scam Rules ahead of SPF launch: key things to know

On 31 August 2026, the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) released a consultation paper on proposed changes to its Scheme Rules to support AFCA’s new dispute resolution jurisdiction for scam-related complaints under the Scams Prevention Framework (SPF).

09 September 2026

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2025 – Leveraged Finance – Year in Review: “What It Sounds Like”

Despite the crazy-busiest end to a year in recent memory, we’ve taken a moment to add our 2025 Year in Review to your holiday reading list.

22 December 2025

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Bridging the Digital Divide: How ANZ's Financial Education Programs are Making a Difference

As digital technology becomes increasingly essential to our day-to-day lives, so does the need to address the barriers to digital inclusion in the community.

13 October 2025

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Deals

Mallesons advises on A$4.95 billion debt financing for acquisition of Qube

Mallesons has advised the mandated lead arrangers, underwriters and bookrunners, lenders and hedge providers on the A$4.95 billion debt financing to support the investment in Qube Holdings Limited by a consortium led by Macquarie Asset Management (MAM).

07 September 2026

Deals

Mallesons advises Alphabet on record-breaking A$5.5 billion Australian corporate bond issue

Mallesons has advised Alphabet Inc. (Alphabet), the parent company of Google, on its inaugural offering of A$5.5 billion Australian dollar-denominated senior notes, making it Australia's largest corporate bond transaction.

03 September 2026

Deals

Mallesons advises Steadfast Group on A$7.7 billion acquisition by Dragoneer, KKR and Amwins

Mallesons has advised Steadfast Group Limited (ASX: SDF) on its A$7.7 billion acquisition by a consortium comprising Dragoneer Investment Group, LLC (Dragoneer), Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. (together with its affiliates, KKR) and Amwins Group, Inc. (Amwins), to be implemented by way of a scheme of arrangement.

27 August 2026

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