Alice Molan joins Herbert Smith Freehills in Melbourne

Alice Molan joins Herbert Smith Freehills in Melbourne

She was earlier a partner at Walkers

Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) has welcomed Alice Molan to its market-leading financial services regulatory practice partnership in Melbourne, Australia.

She will advise clients in the banking, non-bank lending, payments and fintech sectors on Australian and offshore banking regulatory matters alongside partner Charlotte Henry and senior consultant Tony Coburn.

Earlier a partner at Walkers, Molan is relocating to her hometown from Hong Kong. She has also practiced as a senior associate at King & Wood Mallesons in Melbourne and Hong Kong.

Carolyn Pugsley, the managing partner for corporate and the regional head of practice for corporate in Australia at HSF commented, "We are delighted to welcome Molan to HSF. She bolsters our banking regulatory capability in Melbourne and brings a deep understanding of the issues and trends facing financial institutions. Our clients will benefit from her combination of international and local experience and her ability to offer commercial advice on complex legal and regulatory issues."

Molan stated, "I am delighted to join the market-leading FSR team at HSF. As the financial services sector continues to grow and innovate, it is exciting to be back in Australia. I am looking forward to assisting clients to navigate regulatory requirements."