Experience
I have provided advice to a broad range of clients including large multinationals, ASX listed companies, Commonwealth government agencies and small start up operations.
I practice in a range of areas including commercial/corporate and commercial litigation.
I look to deliver real value to my clients while also providing a top tier standard of advice.
Testimonials
“As a service provider to over 45 Australian financial services licensees we have used Liam as our legal consultant and at all times have found him to be highly knowledgeable and professional.”
“Liam’s diligence and attention to detail is first class and is clearly demonstrated in his outstanding work”
Recent Matters
Recent matters include:
Royal Commission - Acting for two parties, in the financial services and insurance sectors respectively, in the Financial Services Royal Commission.
Regulatory - Acting for clients in response to notices issued by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), including subsequent administrative proceedings.
Litigation - Acting for clients in high profile regulatory litigation matters, including in the Federal Court in defence of proceedings commenced by ASIC.
Privacy - Acting for a range of companies in implementing policies and procedures required in response to Australian and European (GDPR) privacy legislation.
Mergers and Acquisitions - Acting for an Australian company in a multi-million acquisition by a US listed entity. Acting for a mining services provider in a range of acquisitions.
Commercial - Acting for a media company in an equity placement by a Hong Kong investor.
Funds Management - Acting for several schemes in compliance issues and advice on constitutional amendments.
Financial Advice - Acting for financial services licensees in compliance and complaints handling.
Fintech - Advising several start up companies in the fintech sector regarding their regulatory requirements.
Selected Cases:
Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry
Australian Securities and Investments Commission v Daly (Liability Hearing) [2023] FCA 290
Australian Securities and Investments Commission v Daly (Penalty Hearing) [2024] FCA 3
Daly v Australian Securities and Investments Commission [2024] FCAFC 125
Daly and Australian Securities and Investments Commission [2020] AATA 4589
Australian Securities and Investments Commission v Linchpin Capital Group Ltd [2018] FCA 1104
Ballast Holdings Pty Ltd v Leonite Capital [2023] FCA 1245
Ballast Holdings Pty Ltd v Leonite Capital [2024] FCA 142
Nextgen Financial Group Pty Ltd v WJ & V Drakoulis Super Pty Ltd [2023] FCA 789
Education
B.A., Politics & Government and Asian & International Studies
Griffith University
2002
Bachelor of Laws (Hons)
Griffith University
2006
Master of Laws
University of Melbourne
2013
Volunteer Experience
Honorary Solicitor
Tweed Heads & Coolangatta SLSC
Past President
Tweed Heads & Coolangatta SLSC
Past Secretary
D’Bah Boardriders Inc
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