Presenters

Craig Hine, Partner, Clayton Utz
Craig has 15 years' specialist expertise in financial services and credit regulation. Craig's experience assisting clients on a broad range of regulatory matters across a number of product types, including credit products, deposit products, non-cash payment facilities, insurance and payment products gives him the depth of knowledge and skills required to expertly manage complex situations. Craig regularly provides strategic advice and assistance to clients implementing critical projects. His extensive knowledge and understanding of the regulatory landscape in which they operate and focus on client outcomes means he delivers practical advice that aligns with a client's risk appetite. Craig has an in-depth knowledge of the National Consumer Credit Protection Act, Chapter 7 of the Corporations Act, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act, the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act and other key legislation, so is able to provide comprehensive advice covering a range of issues. A significant part of Craig's practice also involves assisting banks and other financial institutions in connection with regulatory investigations, advice on potential breaches of law and remediation projects. Craig also provides critical regulatory advice in support of corporate transactions, including with respect to licensing requirements, risk exposure on potential breaches and a wide range of transaction-specific issues.

Christopher Dobbs, Barrister
Chris Dobbs is a corporations and commercial barrister. He can tell you whether Justice Black is likely to go for your scheme of arrangement and how to make ASIC turn into a playful kitten. He also tells us that a phoenix isn’t just a bird it is also a company and that winding up actually means winding down. He is particularly good at strategy and the long game. Having worked as a lawyer at ASIC, American Express, Gilbert & Tobin and the ASX, it is not a huge shock that he cooked up Rightful over many years. He comes across as too laid back for someone in advocacy but it is all a ruse. His opponents frequently fall for it though.

Vanessa Pallone, Partner, Clayton Utz
Vanessa is an accomplished financial services and superannuation lawyer known for her pragmatic approach. With expertise spanning fund management, regulatory matters, and superannuation industry insights, she advises on licensing, governance, and compliance. Vanessa assists both domestic and international fund managers, contributing to the development of complex product offerings.