Fiona practices exclusively in financial services, including

• AML/CTF

• investor complaints, with particular experience in AFCA

• superannuation benefit disputes

• financial planning employment law matters

• restraint of trade disputes

• disputes between licensees and representatives

• shareholder and partnership disputes

• acting against insurers in disputed claims (especially professional indemnity, income protection and TPD policies)

• ASIC banning and licensing hearings

She worked at Clayton Utz and Herbert Smith Freehills before becoming a director and in-house counsel for international accounting firm EY.  

She regularly represents clients in matters in the District, Supreme and Federal Courts. 

Her success rate is high because she brings strong representation, but also a sound practical understanding of the commercial aspects and consequences of disputes – especially when negotiating settlements.  Financial services clients say it is a significant advantage to deal with someone who deeply understands the financial services industry.  Fiona worked in funds management research before qualifying as a solicitor.  She established and owned a successful financial planning business between 2003 and 2009, and is an owner of Licensee Solutions, a well-known financial services compliance provider.

Contact Fiona at fiona.halsey@halseys.com.au