Hunter Zhu
Hunter is lawyer in the Banking and Finance team based in Sydney. He has a keen interest in corporate finance and approaches legal and commercial challenges with a practical and solutions‑driven mindset. Hunter is committed to helping clients achieve commercially sound outcomes and takes an analytical approach to navigating complex financing and transactional matters. He […]
Amber Zhang
Amber advises clients on a broad range of regulatory, transactional and commercial matters, with a particular focus on financial services regulation. She combines technical expertise with a strong commercial focus, delivering clear advice to help clients navigate complex and evolving regulatory environments. She works closely with clients to develop practical solutions aligned with their business […]
Hamilton Locke advises Regal Funds Management on a debt facility to Whiteoak to fund the acquisition of Arcadia, a national supplier of architectural products
The Hamilton Locke finance team is pleased to have acted for Regal Funds Management (Regal) in relation to the senior secured acquisition finance facility provided to private equity firm, Whiteoak, for the acquisition of Arcadia Consolidated Pty Ltd (Arcadia). Arcadia is a national supplier of architectural products such as bespoke facade elements, louvre systems and […]
Hamilton Locke develops new Digital Currency and Blockchain module for LexisNexis Practical Guidance
The new Digital Currency and Blockchain collection is now live on LexisNexis Practical Guidance, offering a comprehensive and practical resource set for professionals advising on digital‑asset matters. Developed by Funds & Financial Services Partner Jaime Lumsden and Senior Associate Nicholas Pavouris, the collection brings together more than 50 articles, guides and checklists designed to support […]
Practical implications: What the dismissal of the ACCR v Santos greenwashing case means for corporations’ climate commitments and disclosures
Despite the Federal Court’s dismissal of a greenwashing claim brought by the Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility against oil and gas producer, Santos Limited, the risk of legal action from shareholders, regulators and activists remains certain. Large emitting corporations should continue to focus on ensuring all representations regarding emissions and the energy transition are accurate […]
NSW Parliament passes WHS Digital Work System Duty
Key Takeaways The NSW Parliament has passed the Work Health and Safety Amendment (Digital Work Systems) Bill 2026. This is the first time that digital work systems have been directly addressed in Australian WHS Law. The reforms will largely commence on a yet-to-be-announced date or dates, to be appointed by proclamation. Digital work system is […]
Hamilton Locke advises on the landmark acquisition of Independent Reserve by IG Group
Hamilton Locke is delighted announce the completion of the acquisition of Independent Reserve, one of Australia’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, by London Stock Exchange-listed IG Group Holdings plc on 30 January 2026 for an initial enterprise value of A$178 million. This transaction represents a significant milestone for Australia’s digital asset sector and demonstrates the growing maturity […]
Ellen Sachs
Ellen is a commercially minded lawyer with a strong track record across structured finance, securitisation and private credit transactions in Australia, the U.K. and Europe. She focuses on balancing legal risk with commercial outcomes, providing clear and practical advice, and being consistently available and approachable, someone clients want to call when they need solutions delivered […]
Hamilton Locke advises UNSW Canberra on its cornerstone investment in an ACT based venture capital fund – ACTivate Capital L.P.
Hamilton Locke advised UNSW Canberra on its significant investment into the newly formed ACTivate Capital L.P. (the Fund), the first Early-Stage Venture Capital Limited Partnership backed by the ACT Government. UNSW Canberra joins the ACT Government and Epicorp Limited as the cornerstone investors in the Fund focused on supporting the Canberra start-up ecosystem. The establishment […]
Facial recognition technology: Is there a path forward for the Australian retail sector?
The lawful use of facial recognition technology, particularly in a commercial retail setting, is increasingly challenging under Australian privacy law. Even where the primary purpose for deploying the technology is for crime or fraud prevention purposes, consent must be obtained (other than in limited circumstances), from all individuals who facial images are captured and used […]
Are you providing digital assets financial services unlicensed? Act now!
ASIC has long held the view that many digital assets businesses are already providing financial services without an AFS licence. That position was confirmed in INFO Sheet 225, but ASIC has also issued a class no action letter to help provide a pathway to licensing for digital asset businesses that currently need to hold an: […]
ASIC’s latest warning to lenders on hardship calls for a customer-centric system
Lenders have improved their financial hardship practices – but there is still quite a lot of work to be done. This was one of ASIC’s key findings in its recently released Report 815 Hardship, not as hard to get help, done as a follow up to its 2024 review of hardship practices. ASIC’s report captures its […]
