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Investment Management Services We Cover

MC Lawyers & Advisers is a trusted commercial law firm providing expert, end-to-end legal services designed to help businesses and individuals navigate complex legal matters with confidence.

AFSL for Fund Managers

AFSL applications, variations and compliance frameworks for NSW fund managers.

Managed Investment Schemes Establishment & Registration

MIS establishment, ASIC registration and ongoing governance for responsible entities.

Responsible Entity Duties & Governance

Directors’ duties, conflicts, related party approvals and board reporting frameworks.

Fund Constitutions, Compliance Plans & Custody

Drafting constitutions, compliance plans, custody and trustee agreements, oversight frameworks.

Product Disclosure Statements & Offer Documents

PDS, IMs and marketing materials compliant with ASIC disclosure requirements.

DDO & Target Market Determinations

DDO compliance, Target Market Determinations, product reviews and governance programs.

Unit Pricing, Valuation & Liquidity Management

Unit pricing policies, valuation methodologies and liquidity stress testing programs.

Investment Management Agreements & Outsourcing

Investment management, administration and outsourcing agreements with measurable service levels.

Distribution, Platform Access & Wholesale Offers

Distribution arrangements, platform access, wholesale offers and s708 investor eligibility.

ASIC Investigations, Breach Reporting & Remediation

RG 78 breach reporting, ASIC engagement and remediation program governance.

AFCA Disputes & Investor Communications

AFCA responses, settlement strategies and investor communications for dispute resolution.

ESG, Stewardship & Voting Policies

ESG integration, stewardship reporting, proxy policies and greenwashing risk mitigation.

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Time-Based Fees

Our fees are generally calculated by reference to the time required to complete the work and the seniority of the lawyers involved.

Generally applies to: disputes, litigation, urgent matters and work where the scope may develop as the matter progresses.
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Fixed or Staged Fees

Fixed or staged fees may be available for clearly defined work where the scope, assumptions and required deliverables can be identified in advance.

Availability depends on: the nature of the work, certainty of scope, urgency and any material assumptions or exclusions.
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Scope, Costs & Funding Requirements

Before substantive work begins, we discuss the proposed scope, likely costs and any funding requirements relevant to the matter.

Confirmed in writing: the applicable charging basis, scope of work and relevant costs information are set out in the engagement documentation.
Fees are assessed matter by matter

The appropriate fee basis depends on the scope, complexity, urgency, evidence, procedural requirements and the work required. Any available fixed or staged arrangement is confirmed in writing.

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Our Legal Process

The legal system can be complicated and overwhelming, but MC Lawyers & Advisers is here to help you navigate it. Here is our clear, secure and efficient process.

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Initial triage assessment & conflict checks

We identify you, confirm we can act, discuss your matter, and ascertain your objectives.

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Strategy & scope

We outline options, define the scope and costs, and agree on a tailored strategy.

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Evidence & preparation

We collect documents, contact key parties, and prepare filings.

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Resolution & updates

We pursue negotiation, mediation or court, and keep you updated at every milestone.