Banking and Finance

Top tier practice, renowned for its practical and commercial approach to addressing client needs. The quality, depth and expertise of our team is evidenced by the list of clients we serve including local and international banks and numerous financial institutions. Our deal sheet is second to none.

Overview

Our team of leading practitioners, known for their roles in some of Australia's most significant and complex banking and financial services transactions, forms the core of our expertise. We pride ourselves on providing legal advice that is not only technically astute but also pragmatically tailored to the strategic needs of our clients' businesses.

We are focused on remaining at the forefront of industry innovation and regularly participate in government and industry committees and working groups to review the key legal issues.

Our front-end banking and finance partners are regularly acknowledged as leaders in their field by independent legal directories such as IFLR 1000, Australian Financial Review Best Lawyers, Chambers and Asia Pacific Legal 500.

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Insights
Treasury unveils tranche two reforms: advancing the Quality of Advice Review
26 Mar 2025 | Article
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ASIC's latest enforcement action against FIIG Securities for cybersecurity failures a warning to AFSL holders
18 Mar 2025 | Article
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Court's focus on deterrence in Firstmac case: a crucial reminder for financial product distributors
11 Mar 2025 | Article
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Clayton Utz contributes Australia Chapter in Orrick Global Offshore Wind Report 2025
11 Mar 2025 | Article
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CPS230: prepare for APRA's incoming operational risk management standard by refreshing outsourcing processes and contracts
6 Mar 2025 | Article
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Media release: Banking and finance expert Brendan Smith to join Clayton Utz partnership
28 Feb 2025 | Media Release
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The Scam Prevention Framework is now here – and more work on the way
17 Feb 2025 | Article
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Insurance in super – a continuing focus for ASIC and superannuation trustees
17 Feb 2025 | Article
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Media release: Clayton Utz advises Sumitomo Corporation on Sydney's $830 million Highforest residential project
23 Dec 2024 | Media Release
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Media release: Clayton Utz advises Bluestone Home Loans across record $3.2 billion year of residential mortgage backed securitisations
23 Dec 2024 | Media Release
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ASIC brings civil penalty proceedings against HSBC Australia alleging failures to adequately protect customers from scams
16 Dec 2024 | Article
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AML/CTF and Buy Now Pay Later reforms pass overnight: What you need to know
29 Nov 2024 | Article
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