With experience in regulatory investigations and enforcement actions, Corrs Chambers Westgarth is highlighted for its FAR expertise. Operating out of Sydney, James North is experienced in tech transactions and co-leads the team with Sandy Mak and Mark Wilks. Steven Rice is a key contact for major Australian banks, and in Melbourne, Mizu Arda is experienced in financial crime work.
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- 'Corrs' financial services regulatory practice has provided us with practical and commercial solutions to a constantly evolving regulatory landscape. Corrs delivers high-quality advice which demonstrates an in-depth understanding of our business and the wider litigation funding industry.'
- 'What sets this team apart is their experience in international transactions and exposure, which helps when dealing with foreign fund managers and international transactions.'
- 'They are truly subject market experts, and no others have the practical experience in this sector.'
- 'Corrs has a great team with an enormous depth of practical experience in FinTech and payment services. They have a genuine understanding of how the payment services industry operates in practice, which helps enormously in giving us relevant and accurate advice and in dealing with local regulators.'
- 'Responsiveness, unmatched knowledge, and ease of access.'
- 'They are a pleasure to deal with. They take the time to listen and understand what outcomes need to be achieved.'
- 'Fadi Khoury is an approachable and responsive partner who works efficiently to provide quality advice to his clients in a time-effective manner. Fadi has significant experience in complex and novel regulatory matters and demonstrates a willingness to listen and take on board ideas/feedback.'
- 'Michael Chaaya is our lead legal adviser and is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Michael is always pragmatic, responsive, and leads a great team.'
Kernmandanten
- The Blackstone Group
- MEC Global
- Scheme Financial Vehicle Pty Ltd
- Hale Capital Funds Management
- Tradeweb Markets LLC
- Paypal
- Heartland Group
- WorldPay
- BWP Management
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising Google on a financial services regulatory project relating to the screening of financial products and services advertised on the Google platform and its liaison with ASIC.
- Advising PayPal on a global project involving the licensing, conduct, AML/CTF, payments, sanctions, and regulatory obligations associated with a new proposed business structure.
- Advising Tradeweb with all aspects of its proposed acquisition of Yieldbroker in Australia, including regulatory issues associated with the acquisition.
Anwält*innen
Partner*innen der nächsten Generation
Juniorpartner*innen, die im Markt von Mandanten und Wettbewerbern anerkannt werden und in einigen Mandaten eine Schlüsselrolle einnehmen.
Praxisleitung
James North; Sandy Mak; Mark Wilks
Weitere Kernanwält*innen
Steven Rice; Mizu Ardra; Fadi Khoury; Michael Chaaya; Mike Magee; Brendon Clarke