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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

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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