About us
Paul and Kate bring a distinguished track record, having owned and managed national boutique banking and finance law firms.
At Finance Law, we deliver exceptional results through sharp insight, innovative thinking, and unwavering commitment to our clients.
With a visionary and adaptive approach, Paul and Kate’s deep understanding of the non-bank and private lending landscape enables us to craft bespoke legal strategies and deliver fast, reliable solutions—empowering our clients to lend with confidence.
Services
Our unique expertise, network, and approach to non-bank and private lending enables us to deliver faster answers, clear direction, and better results that sets our lenders apart.
Loan documentation
We draft lender-focused business, consumer regulated, and Sharia-compliant loan documents using proven agreements that hold up in court. Backed by deep experience in debt recovery and litigation, we know where deals fail—and how to prevent it. Our documents are built from hard-won experience, clear, enforceable, and designed to protect private and non-bank lenders in all situations.
Mortgage Recovery and Litigation
When borrowers default, swift and strategic action is key. We move quickly to recover your business, consumer regulated, or Sharia-secured debts by enforcing your security and litigating where needed. With unmatched experience acting for private and non-bank lenders, our focus is practical recovery—protecting your investment, maximising returns, and pursuing debts without delay.
Our team
Paul Reese
Partner
Paul is a highly regarded mortgage lawyer specialising in non-bank and private lending. With over 15 years’ experience, he acts exclusively for non-bank and private lenders, offering sharp, strategic advice on loan documentation and enforcement.
Renowned for his no-nonsense, results-driven approach, Paul is known for his innovative thinking, often drawing on his extensive experience to take novel approaches to matters to set new precedents.
He delivers tailored legal solutions for complex transactions and high-stakes recoveries, combining legal insight with a deep understanding of the lending market. Clients rely on his clarity, speed, and ability to get things done.
Kate Reese
Partner
Kate brings a decade of specialised experience in mortgage law and private lending transactions. Her practice encompasses the full spectrum of mortgage-related services, from initial loan documentation through to mortgage recovery.
She has built long-standing relationships with her clients over 10 years by offering fast, reliable service and hands-on legal support. A key difference between Finance Law and other firms is that she personally handles her clients’ files from start to finish—ensuring continuity, accountability, and deep understanding of each lender’s unique needs.
Kate makes herself readily available to clients throughout the process, because she understands that timely communication is critical to successful outcomes.
Contact us
- 3/47 Bowral Street, Bowral NSW 2576
- 02 3805 9160
- reception@financelaw.com.au