Ms. Finch has nearly 30 years of corporate law experience, including extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, restructuring and regulatory engagement in various sectors, including financial services. Australia`s Westpac Banking Corp. has been scrutinized by the government and has been fined heavily in recent years. But contrary to expectations, the bank – one of the oldest and largest in the country – has not turned to external consultants to help it implement the necessary changes. Ms. Finch is currently a Senior Mergers and Acquisitions Partner at Jones Day and a member of the Advisory Committee to the Australian Law Reform Commission for its review of the financial and corporate services regulatory framework. Shannon Finch, general counsel for Westpac Group, says law firms can`t match the bank`s in-house expertise. Peter King, Chief Executive Officer of Westpac Group, said: “We are delighted to have one of Australia`s leading corporate lawyers lead the Bank`s legal function. Shannon joins the Westpac Group management team and reports directly to me. By using this website, you consent to security monitoring and auditing.
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