Your legal counsel. Without the headcount.

Senior banking and regulatory legal expertise, when and how you need it.

Many financial services businesses need ongoing legal support but don't necessarily have the workload, budget or justification for a full-time in-house lawyer.

Others already have legal capability but need additional specialist expertise, extra capacity during busy periods, or support for major projects and regulatory change programs.

Our flexible legal counsel arrangements provide access to experienced banking, credit and financial services lawyers without the cost and commitment of expanding your permanent headcount.

Every organisation is different. Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all package, we work with each client to design an arrangement that aligns with their business, risk profile, workload and budget.

Who is this for?

Our flexible legal counsel arrangements are particularly suited to:

• Banks and mutual banks

• Credit providers and non-bank lenders

• Fintechs and payments businesses

• Financial advisers and AFSL holders

• Insurers and insurance intermediaries

• Financial services industry bodies and service providers

Whether you need ongoing support, project-based assistance or additional capacity during peak periods, we can tailor a solution that meets your needs.

Why clients choose this model

Senior expertise from day 1

You work directly with experienced lawyers who have spent years advising financial services organisations and who understand the regulatory and commercial realities of the sector. Our team includes lawyers with both private practice and in-house experience, enabling us to provide practical, commercially-focused advice rather than purely legal opinions.

Flexible to your needs

Some clients require regular weekly support. Others seek monthly assistance, project-based support, help through a major regulatory change program, or overflow capacity for an existing legal team. We design arrangements around the client's requirements rather than forcing clients into a fixed model.

Predictable costs

Many clients value greater certainty around legal spend. By working collaboratively to scope likely requirements and establish the right engagement structure, we can help clients obtain access to legal support in a way that aligns with budgeting and resource planning objectives.

Scale up or down as circumstances change

Business needs change. Whether you are responding to regulatory developments, a major transaction, growth initiatives, remediation projects or unexpected resourcing challenges, arrangements can evolve over time.

A financial services focus

Unlike general commercial law firms, our practice is focused on the banking, credit and financial services sector. That means less time explaining industry context and more time solving problems.

Common matters we support

• Banking and credit products

• Consumer credit and responsible lending

• AFSL and ACL compliance

• AML/CTF obligations

• Privacy and data governance

• Outsourcing and CPS 230 compliance

• Payment services and fintech regulation

• Commercial contracts

• Regulatory engagement and investigations

• Governance frameworks and board support

• Product development and distribution

A bespoke solution, not a standard package

In our experience, no two clients have the same needs. Some want a fully outsourced legal function. Others need a specialist sounding board for their executive team, support for an existing legal department, or additional capability during busy periods. We work with each client to understand their objectives and develop a tailored arrangement that delivers the right balance of expertise, responsiveness and value.

Want to discuss?

If your organisation would benefit from regular access to senior banking and financial services legal expertise, we'd be happy to discuss potential options.