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Merren Taylor

LinkedinSenior Associate

Merren specialises in financial services law, advising financial services licensees, APRA-regulated entities — particularly superannuation funds — and asset managers on legal, regulatory, corporate governance and compliance matters. She has over 10 years’ experience in financial services, including in-house roles at various superannuation funds and international law firms, advising clients on their regulatory obligations in Australia.

Admitted to Practice

2012

Key Areas of Expertise

  • Financial services
  • Prudential regulation
  • Corporate governance
  • Compliance
  • Superannuation

Career Achievements

  • Advises domestic and international clients on financial services regulation, including AFSL requirements, ACCUs, funds, investments, Corporations Act compliance, superannuation and trust law
  • Key advisor on the successful successor fund transfer of a $2.2 billion superannuation fund, including a 6-month secondment supporting operational transfer and member onboarding
  • Conducts due diligence for domestic and international investments, including feeder funds, managed investment schemes, co-investment vehicles, limited partnerships and UCITS
  • Advises on fund establishment and drafts related documents, including investment management agreements, distribution and revenue sharing arrangements, and disclosure documents

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons)
  • Bachelor of Laws
  • Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
  • Graduate Diploma of Applied Corporate Governance
  • Master of Criminology
  • Master of Laws

Favourite Quote

“In the midst of chaos there is also opportunity” – Sun Tzu

My Thoughts

ASIC v Telstra Super: trustee accountable for internal dispute resolution

04 Aug 2026

The Federal Court has found that Telstra Super contravened its obligations regarding its internal dispute resolution (‘IDR’) procedures.  However, ASIC was not able to convince the Court that the nature and extent of these failures…

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Foreign Financial Service Provider’s guide to the new licensing regime

24 Jun 2026

How can a Foreign Financial Services Provider (FFSP) operate in Australia? Background If you are a foreign entity carrying on a financial services business “in Australia” then you must hold an Australian Financial Services License…

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