Hall & Wilcox

Hall & Wilcox is recognised for its financial services regulatory expertise, advising on both contentious and non-contentious matters under key regimes and before major regulators. The team is adept at representing clients in high-profile regulatory investigations and civil penalty proceedings, and is also well-versed in assisting clients applying for Australian financial services licences (AFSLs) and Australian credit licences. Harry New, who leads the financial services arm of the practice, is a recognised authority on financial services regulation, while John Bassilios takes the lead on fintech and blockchain work. Philip Hopley is noted for his expertise in providing financial services regulatory advice to the insurance sector, and Elliott Stumm specialises in fund management regulation.