Overview
For AFSL and ACL holders, corporate authorised representatives, fintechs and private lenders, we handle licensing, disclosure documentation and ASIC engagement. Regulated business is our sweet spot.
Common challenges
Where we're usually pulled in.
- AFSL and ACL applications and variations
- Product Disclosure Statements and target market determinations
- Anti-money laundering (Tranche 2 reforms)
- Digital asset and crypto regulatory positioning
How we help
Services tuned for this industry.
Licensing
AFSL and ACL applications, variations and compliance frameworks.
Corporate AR advice
Corporate authorised representative agreements, oversight frameworks and responsible manager structuring.
AFS Licensee Advice
End-to-end AFS licensee support including responsible manager obligations, breach reporting and compliance reviews.
Regulatory Compliance + Obligations Management
Ongoing compliance program design, monitoring and ASIC engagement for regulated entities.
Disclosure documents
PDS, FSG, target market determinations and design and distribution obligations.
AML/CTF programs
Program design and Tranche 2 readiness for newly-captured sectors.
Insurance
Coverage reviews, policy wordings and claims strategy for professional indemnity, D&O and general insurance.
Claims & AFCA disputes
Coverage disputes, denied-claims responses and AFCA complaint handling for policyholders and intermediaries.
Marketing compliance
ASIC advertising and anti-hawking reviews, RG 234 guidance and promotional-material sign-off.
Professions we support
Legal for your specific role.
Pick your profession for a tailored view of how we help — with cross-links to the insights and services most relevant to your work.
Mortgage Brokers
→ACL, best-interests duty and aggregator agreements for brokers.
Insurance Brokers
→AFSL, binder authorities and broker-client agreements.
Private Lenders
→Non-bank and private credit — licensing, loan docs and security.
Financial Advisers
→AFSL, FASEA obligations and advice documentation.
Fintech Founders
→Licensing pathways for fintech products at launch.
Digital Asset & Crypto Businesses
→AFSL, DCE registration and the coming token regime.
FAQs
Questions we hear often.
- Do you support AFSL regulated entities?
- Yes — we're one of the few Australian firms with deep regulatory experience in this space.
Talk to us
Legal built for financial services.
Send us a note about what you're working on. We'll respond within one business day and, if we're a fit, book a free 15-minute consultation with a senior lawyer.