In Australia’s increasingly competitive banking and finance sector, financial products and services continue to become more sophisticated and seek to tap into Asia Pacific markets. Expansion faces the hurdle of evolving regulation and its increasing demands on financial service providers to meet their compliance obligations.

To maintain your competitive advantage, you need advisors who are abreast of developments and bring clear analysis and innovative solutions. What was not possible yesterday may be possible today. Our objective is to ensure you are at the forefront of any change—allowing you to take advantage of opportunities as soon as they appear.

Our global reach means we can work with you on your financing requirements into or from the Asia Pacific region. Whether you are a bank with a client looking to invest in the region, or a company looking to take your product or service into the region, we can assist you, regardless of where you or your transaction are located.

We regularly prepare local and security documentation for business and commercial banking transactions from AU$1 million to AU$200 million. Our clients number some of the most significant banks and funds in the region and our team has received recognition in the marketplace as one of the best.

Most of our clients have global operations and are aggressively pursuing Asia Pacific opportunities. We are advising them on deals involving real estate, corporate financing, construction and project financing and corporate and syndicated debt structures across the region.

Whether undertaking complicated and challenging transactions, core and general funding transactions, new markets or product development, rely on our experienced team to assist you on a national and global basis.

Recognition

Dentons lawyers recognised in Legal 500 Asia-Pacific Guide 2025

January 16, 2025

Dentons has been recognised again in the annual Legal 500 Asia Pacific Guide.

Fourteen Dentons lawyers recognised in Chambers and Partners 2025

December 16, 2024

Fifteen Dentons lawyers from Australia and Papua New Guinea have been recognised in the Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific 2025 Guide. 

Dentons promotes one partner and 17 senior lawyers

July 1, 2024

Dentons, has proudly announced the promotion of one partner and 17 senior lawyers, effective 1 July, 2024.

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Insights

Global Financial Markets Regulatory Review - February 2025 Edition

February 2025

Global: Dentons is pleased to present the February 2025 edition of the Global Financial Markets Regulatory Review. The report combines insights from Dentons lawyers with extensive financial markets experience located in major global financial centers. The reports for each country include links to further information and contact information for Dentons professionals.

AML Reform Part 1: Transfers of Value

January 17, 2025

Australia: In December 2024, new legislation for long-awaited reforms to the AML/CTF regulatory framework received Royal Assent. Draft Rules were also released for consultation, addressing details omitted from the AML/CTF Act. Over the next few months, a series of updates will follow, covering key aspects of the reform, including updates to 'AML/CTF Programs', changes to 'initial customer identification and ongoing due diligence' and revisions to 'risk assessments'.

Global Financial Markets Regulatory Review - September 2024 Edition

September 2024

Global: Dentons is pleased to present the September 2024 edition of the Global Financial Markets Regulatory Review. The report combines insights from Dentons lawyers with extensive financial markets experience located in major global financial centers. The reports for each country include links to further information and contact information for Dentons professionals.

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News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Hat Trick of Honors: Dentons lawyers shine nationally in 2026 Best Lawyers in Australia™

April 17, 2025

Dentons is proud to announce that its senior lawyers have been recognised across all three individual award categories in the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Australia^™.

In total, 40 lawyers have been recognised in The Best Lawyers in Australia™ (2026 Edition), after being nominated by their peers as leading practitioners in their fields of practice, spanning 39 specialties.

Dentons welcomes two new partners

February 3, 2025

Dentons adds two new partners this week, welcoming Melbourne Infrastructure, Energy and Major Projects Partner, Matt Coleman, and Sydney Financial Institutions Partner, Louise McCoach.

Dentons lawyers recognised in Legal 500 Asia-Pacific Guide 2025

January 16, 2025

Dentons has been recognised again in the annual Legal 500 Asia Pacific Guide.

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