Partner – Herbert Smith Freehills, Sydney
Michael practises in financial services specifically investment funds, funds management, superannuation and insurance. He is widely recognised as a market leader and authority in the area of non-contentious regulation and is regularly at the forefront of debating and developing new law, nominated as a leading practitioner in this space and quoted in the financial press. His advice is routinely sought in relation to strategic management of regulatory matters, including liaising with APRA and ASIC. He was most recently named as a leading practitioner in the area of regulation in Best Lawyers 2015 and Best Superannuation Lawyer in 2014. Furthermore, In 2017, Acritas Stars - an independent report commissioned by a global panel of General Counsels – listed Michael as one of 23 ‘stand-out’ lawyers globally.
Michael practises in financial services specifically investment funds, funds management, superannuation and insurance. He is widely recognised as a market leader and authority in the area of non-contentious regulation and is regularly at the forefront of debating and developing new law, nominated as a leading practitioner in this space and quoted in the financial press. His advice is routinely sought in relation to strategic management of regulatory matters, including liaising with APRA and ASIC. He was most recently named as a leading practitioner in the area of regulation in Best Lawyers 2015 and Best Superannuation Lawyer in 2014. Furthermore, In 2017, Acritas Stars - an independent report commissioned by a global panel of General Counsels – listed Michael as one of 23 ‘stand-out’ lawyers globally.