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From navigating and shaping regulatory change to developing innovative finance solutions for sophisticated transactions, King & Wood Mallesons' award-winning banking and finance team is at the forefront of this fast-moving industry. You get a seamless service from our lawyers, wherever you are based.

Tier-one expertise

Our team in Australia dwarfs its competitors.  The size, depth and quality of our team across all specialisations stands it apart and ensures our clients receive advice from leading experts across the board, regardless of the nature or complexity of a matter or when external shocks like COVID-19 occur. 

Big-name clients

Australia’s major domestic, international and investment banks, large listed and private corporates and global, regional and domestic private equity, infrastructure and debt funds call on us to advise them on banking and finance law.  Our team is also lead counsel to domestic and international regulatory bodies such as RBA, ASX, ASIC, APRA, AUSTRAC, ACCC, APCA and ISDA to advise on and influence regulatory reform.

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INDUSTRY RECOGNITION
  • Band 1, Banking & Finance: Corporate Finance
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  • Band 1, Banking & Finance: Asset Finance & Leasing
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  • Band 1, Banking & Finance: Acquisition Finance
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  • Band 1, Debt Capital Market
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TESTIMONIALS
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    The team has a sterling reputation in all banking and finance disciplines, including asset, property, acquisition and corporate finance.
    Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific 2025
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    The team are extremely commercially aware in taking the time to understand the relevant business and its commercial imperatives.
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Take 2 - AUSTRAC commences further consultation on draft AML/CTF Rules

On Monday 19 May 2025, AUSTRAC released a further set of draft AML/CTF Rules for consultation (ED2). ED2 includes updates to the first draft AML/CTF Rules that were consulted on earlier this year (ED1), incorporating feedback received by AUSTRAC – as well as a range of new draft rules that are being consulted on for the first time.

22 May 2025

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Public-Private Partnerships in Asia - Bangladesh Guide

In Bangladesh, Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) are gaining momentum as a strategic tool to bridge the infrastructure gap and drive economic growth.

17 April 2025

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The great Australian banking shake-up

As Australia’s banking sector evolves amidst fierce competition, stringent regulations, and the need for (and high costs of) technological investment, a wave of consolidation is sweeping through the sector - and it shows no signs of slowing down.

25 March 2025

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KWM assists CBA with A$940 million sale of remaining shareholding in Bank of Hangzhou

KWM has advised Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) on the sale of its remaining approximately 5% shareholding in Bank of Hangzhou Co., Ltd (HZB) for RMB 4.3 billion (approximately A$940 million). The buyer is New China Life Insurance Co., Ltd, a Beijing-headquartered life insurance company dual listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. HZB is a commercial bank based in Hangzhou, China is listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange.

10 June 2025

Deals

KWM advises HSBC on a bespoke loan-on-Loan financing of Australian real estate development loan portfolio to a leading asset management firm

King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) is pleased to have advised HSBC on a bespoke financing of a portfolio of Australian real estate development loans to a leading asset management firm.

09 April 2025

Deals

KWM advises financiers on the 2-stage Calala Battery Energy Storage System

King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) is proud to have advised Societe Generale, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation and Westpac Banking Corporation as financiers to the 2-stage Calala Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) being developed by Equis Australia.

27 March 2025

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