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

Latest Thinking

Insight

ASIC’s supervisory priorities for 2026-27: a clear focus for the year ahead

ASIC has announced its sector-specific supervisory priorities for 2026-27, signalling its focus areas, expectations of industry and the potential targets of future enforcement action.

21 October 2026

Insight

Australia sets the standard: The next step in digital asset reform implementation and tax transparency

On 15 October 2026, ASIC released Consultation Paper 392 Digital asset law reform implementation: Proposed standards and guidance (DAF Consultation Paper).

20 October 2026

Insight

Deadline Day: ASIC’s digital assets no-action ends next week

The deadline for ASIC’s extended sector-wide no-action position for digital asset firms providing financial services is next week.

24 September 2026

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Deals

Mallesons advises Sharon AI on US$356 million Australian GPU financing

Mallesons has advised SharonAI Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SHAZ) on its inaugural US$356 million senior secured debt facility to support the deployment of GPU compute infrastructure for customer contracts.

08 October 2026

Firm News

Mallesons advises CBA on financing of Scape’s acquisition of Boston University’s Sydney Academic Centre

Mallesons has advised Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) on the financing of Scape by The Living Company's acquisition of the Boston University Sydney Academic Centre in Chippendale, bringing a long-standing study abroad address into one of Australia's leading student accommodation brands.

06 October 2026

Deals

Mallesons advises Mitsubishi Estate Asia on significant Victorian housing investment

Mallesons has advised Mitsubishi Estate Asia, on its investment in a large-scale masterplanned residential community in western Melbourne, Eynesbury Estate.

30 September 2026

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