Mark has nationally recognised standing in compliance and regulatory matters, and brings a strong commercial and practical perspective (arising from 17 years as a manager in the financial services and credit industries before practising law) to his work.  He has a unique combination of excellent technical skills and knowledge of financial services law, combined with outstanding negotiation skills.  His clients benefit from his experience and ability to look through the extraneous matters and to perceive precisely where real problems will arise when giving advice and acting for his clients.

He commenced his career in the Australian Taxation Office, where he was an assessor and field auditor.  He moved into commerce and financial services in 1983, where he gained broad experience in stockbroking and funds management.   Between 1988 and 1994, he became the senior manager - financial services for Home Building Society/GIO Australia, with overall responsibility for insurance services, travel services, financial planning and  friendly societies. 

He commenced working for Lendlease/MLC in 1994 as Manager – financial planning for Western Australia.  In 1997, he was appointed the WA Manager – Compliance and Technical Services for MLC Group companies.  

Since 2001, Mark has worked at Halsey Legal.    Mark has developed a significant national reputation in his area, and some of the work he has performed is included in the "What We Do" page of this site.

Contact Mark at mark.halsey@halseys.com.au