Partner

Matthew Farnsworth

Sector

Banking & Financial Institutions ,

Services

Financial Services ,

Matthew has extensive experience in funds management and financial services law, advising leading Australian and global financial services firms on transactional and regulatory matters.

He advises clients on the establishment, offering and operation of retail and wholesale funds across a broad range of asset classes. He has significant experience in real estate funds, including fund establishment, capital raisings and joint ventures.

He is known for his responsiveness and ability to provide practical guidance on complex regulatory issues.

Expertise

Matthew’s expertise includes:

Establishment of retail and wholesale managed investment schemes
Australian financial services licences, including applications, variations and licensee obligations
Financial product disclosure
Investment and asset management arrangements
Custody and fund administration arrangements
Fund restructures
Cross border provision of financial services and foreign financial services provider regime
Regulatory developments affecting the funds management sector