About Us

King Irving is both a law firm and a consulting business with a unique offering in our area of expertise.

We provide solutions tailored to the specific needs of each client.

Our services include:

  • Fund and other vehicle establishment for retail and wholesale clients
  • Australian Financial Services Licensing (AFSL)
  • Investment Management Agreements
  • ESVCLP and VCLP 
  • ASX:ETF listing options
  • Sourcing the ‘best fit’ service providers to support ongoing fund operation
  • Compliance systems and ongoing compliance support

Our commercial experience outside the law informs the way we work with our clients.

At King Irving, the practically informed skill set of our specialist team means that as well as specialist financial services legal advice, we provide practical guidance on its application to your business.

Kate Mulligan
MANAGING PARTNER
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Kate leads the legal practice for King Irving and specialises in investment vehicle creation and operation. Kate has over 30 years’ experience in Financial Services law and senior management roles.

In addition to being a Senior Associate at international legal practice Allens, she has been Managing Director of several funds management businesses, including Westpac’s Advance Asset Management.

This combined experience gives her a practically informed approach. Kate is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and of the Law Society of New South Wales.

Kate is also a Non-Executive Director of the Australian Payments Network Limited (AusPayNet). She served as a Non-Executive Director of Netwealth Holdings Limited, where she was a member of the Superannuation Trustee Board and Chair of the Audit Committee.

Kate leads the legal practice for King Irving and specialises in investment vehicle creation and operation. Kate has over 30 years’ experience in Financial Services law and senior management roles.

In addition to being a Senior Associate at international legal practice Allens, she has been Managing Director of several funds management businesses, including Westpac’s Advance Asset Management.

This combined experience gives her a practically informed approach. Kate is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and of the Law Society of New South Wales.

Kate is also a Non-Executive Director of the Australian Payments Network Limited (AusPayNet). She served as a Non-Executive Director of Netwealth Holdings Limited, where she was a member of the Superannuation Trustee Board and Chair of the Audit Committee.

Richard Mulligan
Group CEO
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Richard provides our clients with specialist strategic advice with an expertise in the area of structuring and compliance. He has over 30 years’ experience in the financial services industry and his ‘know how’ extends across superannuation, operations and compliance for financial service businesses.

Early in his career, Richard established a reputation as a superannuation and technical expert which led to senior management roles at NRMA, where he was General Manager for Superannuation, and at Deutsche Bank. Richard also served as the Chair of the Compliance Committee for a large investment and superannuation fund manager.

At King Irving, Richard manages compliance, operational and strategic support for our clients. This extends to the design and implementation of compliance systems, including AML/CTF and Privacy processes.

Richard is also a qualified commercial pilot.

Richard provides our clients with specialist strategic advice with an expertise in the area of structuring and compliance. He has over 30 years’ experience in the financial services industry and his ‘know how’ extends across superannuation, operations and compliance for financial service businesses.

Early in his career, Richard established a reputation as a superannuation and technical expert which led to senior management roles at NRMA, where he was General Manager for Superannuation, and at Deutsche Bank. Richard also served as the Chair of the Compliance Committee for a large investment and superannuation fund manager.

At King Irving, Richard manages compliance, operational and strategic support for our clients. This extends to the design and implementation of compliance systems, including AML/CTF and Privacy processes.

Richard is also a qualified commercial pilot.

Anna Nedbaylova
group CFO
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Anna is a dedicated and forward-thinking senior finance professional with over 10 years’ experience in managing and leading financial functions across different industries.

Anna has facilitated the successful acquisition and merger of many businesses, supporting exponential growth and leading financial transformation. Her style is to tackle challenges methodically, providing well-considered insights and analysis.

At King Irving Anna continues her passion for leading and spearheading continuous development initiatives, strong financial management and control, to achieve operational excellence.

Outside of work, Anna enjoys long walks with her cheeky Labradors.

Anna is a dedicated and forward-thinking senior finance professional with over 10 years’ experience in managing and leading financial functions across different industries.

Anna has facilitated the successful acquisition and merger of many businesses, supporting exponential growth and leading financial transformation. Her style is to tackle challenges methodically, providing well-considered insights and analysis.

At King Irving Anna continues her passion for leading and spearheading continuous development initiatives, strong financial management and control, to achieve operational excellence.

Outside of work, Anna enjoys long walks with her cheeky Labradors.

Lisa Peatrarut
senior Solicitor
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Lisa is part of the legal team at King Irving and provides legal support to fund management businesses. Key areas include fund creation, obtaining AFS licences, and compliance oversight.

Lisa has experience in commercial law and dispute resolution at multinational law firms and has worked in 3 different countries across the Asia-Pacific region. With a unique background in Project Management at a tech company, she is able to provide a holistic approach to problem solving and legal project deliveries.

Lisa is a member of the Law Society of New South Wales.

Lisa is part of the legal team at King Irving and provides legal support to fund management businesses. Key areas include fund creation, obtaining AFS licences, and compliance oversight.

Lisa has experience in commercial law and dispute resolution at multinational law firms and has worked in 3 different countries across the Asia-Pacific region. With a unique background in Project Management at a tech company, she is able to provide a holistic approach to problem solving and legal project deliveries.

Lisa is a member of the Law Society of New South Wales.

Connor Barham
Senior Solicitor
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After working in general practice and commercial law firms, Connor joined King Irving in 2021 to specialise in financial services. Solving problems for clients is Connor’s greatest motivation. The larger and more complex the problem, the better. This focus has often lead Connor to assist clients to deal with change, whether this be through business expansion or dealing with the commercial impacts of changes in regulation or law.

Incorporating his in-depth knowledge, practical experience, and vivacious personality, he is taking our corporate identity to the next level. His dual aims are to cut through complexity and deliver strategies that meet the commercial objectives of clients. Combining legal excellence with creative thinking, Connor thoroughly enjoys partnering with clients to turn their visions into reality.

After working in general practice and commercial law firms, Connor joined King Irving in 2021 to specialise in financial services. Solving problems for clients is Connor’s greatest motivation. The larger and more complex the problem, the better. This focus has often lead Connor to assist clients to deal with change, whether this be through business expansion or dealing with the commercial impacts of changes in regulation or law.

Incorporating his in-depth knowledge, practical experience, and vivacious personality, he is taking our corporate identity to the next level. His dual aims are to cut through complexity and deliver strategies that meet the commercial objectives of clients. Combining legal excellence with creative thinking, Connor thoroughly enjoys partnering with clients to turn their visions into reality.

Kristijan Vicoroski
solicitor
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Kristijan is part of the legal team at King Irving. Kristijan recently graduated from the University of Wollongong with degrees in both Law and Finance. 

Kristijan has commercial law experience, having worked as an in-house legal intern at a Fortune 500 company where he assisted in research and review of customer and supplier agreements. He has also worked at a general practice law firm and has extensive experience in the retail sector.

He is passionate about all things finance; his role is centred around providing a high level of support to both our legal team and clients. Key areas include fund creation, obtaining AFS licences, and compliance oversight.

Outside of the law, Kristijan’s interests extend to home renovation and housing development. He is also an avid soccer supporter.

Kristijan is part of the legal team at King Irving. Kristijan recently graduated from the University of Wollongong with degrees in both Law and Finance. 

Kristijan has commercial law experience, having worked as an in-house legal intern at a Fortune 500 company where he assisted in research and review of customer and supplier agreements. He has also worked at a general practice law firm and has extensive experience in the retail sector.

He is passionate about all things finance; his role is centred around providing a high level of support to both our legal team and clients. Key areas include fund creation, obtaining AFS licences, and compliance oversight.

Outside of the law, Kristijan’s interests extend to home renovation and housing development. He is also an avid soccer supporter.

Dario Sabljak
Solicitor
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Dario is part of the legal team at King Irving and provides legal support to fund management businesses. Dario has a particular interest in structuring and delivering practical advice for both offshore and domestic fund managers.

Dario has professional experience in tax law which he gained working for barristers in chambers and at an Australian tax law firm. This background experience crosses over to financial services and gives Dario a valuable starting point when solving complex legal problems and structuring legal opinions. 

Dario is bilingual, being fluent in Croatian. He also has a passionate interest in football (soccer) having played it his whole life, including playing in Italy for a year at a high level across the country.

Dario is a member of the Law Society of New South Wales.

Dario is part of the legal team at King Irving and provides legal support to fund management businesses. Dario has a particular interest in structuring and delivering practical advice for both offshore and domestic fund managers.

Dario has professional experience in tax law which he gained working for barristers in chambers and at an Australian tax law firm. This background experience crosses over to financial services and gives Dario a valuable starting point when solving complex legal problems and structuring legal opinions. 

Dario is bilingual, being fluent in Croatian. He also has a passionate interest in football (soccer) having played it his whole life, including playing in Italy for a year at a high level across the country.

Alycia Mills
Law Graduate
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Alycia graduated from her Bachelor of Laws (Hons) in February 2021. She is part of the legal team at King Irving and based in the firm’s Brisbane office.

Prior to commencing at King Irving, Alycia spent five years as a building and construction law paralegal. She credits this experience for her understanding of the unique commercial drivers of small through to large businesses. Alycia is interested in using her experience to deliver solutions tailored to the needs of each client.

Alycia graduated from her Bachelor of Laws (Hons) in February 2021. She is part of the legal team at King Irving and based in the firm’s Brisbane office.

Prior to commencing at King Irving, Alycia spent five years as a building and construction law paralegal. She credits this experience for her understanding of the unique commercial drivers of small through to large businesses. Alycia is interested in using her experience to deliver solutions tailored to the needs of each client.

Dorothy Zelma
Company Secretary
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Dorothy’s extensive experience and knowledge of funds management has been acquired through senior positions held over the last 30 years.

During this time, Dorothy has managed registry, administration and compliance functions for funds management companies, as well as serving on Compliance Committees oversighting the compliance processes of managed investment schemes under the Corporations Act.

Dorothy’s extensive experience and knowledge of funds management has been acquired through senior positions held over the last 30 years.

During this time, Dorothy has managed registry, administration and compliance functions for funds management companies, as well as serving on Compliance Committees oversighting the compliance processes of managed investment schemes under the Corporations Act.

Our Heritage

King Irving is named after one of the founder’s grandfather. Henry King Irving (known to his friends as Harry) trained as an engineer and chemist in Australia before enlisting as a volunteer in World War 1 on 14 November, 1914.

Harry was assigned the 5th Light Horse Regiment based in Queensland. The regiment left Sydney on 21 December 1914. He was an ANZAC, fighting at Gallipolli, and later on the Somme (including Villers-Bretonneux and Ypres). He returned to Australia on 6 November, 1918.

After the war he built a successful career in business as the Head of the sugar industry in Fiji for CSR. For services to the sugar industry he was appointed an OBE in 1949. He also served as a member of the Executive Council of Fiji.

Despite being gassed during the war, he lived into his eighties.

During 2015, Kate Mulligan attended the dawn service at Gallipoli to pay homage to Harry (and all those who served) as part of the 100th anniversary of the ANZAC landing.

“Our namesake, Henry King Irving, was an astute and highly ethical businessman, and a gentleman. His principles of excellence in conduct are at the heart of our values.”

Kate Mulligan, Managing Partner – King Irving

“Our namesake, Henry King Irving, was an astute and highly ethical businessman, and a gentleman. His principles of excellence in conduct are at the heart of our values.”

Kate Mulligan, Managing Partner – King Irving

Our Causes

King Irving is proud to support MS Research Australia.

MS Research Australia’s Mission is to accelerate Australian MS research toward the prevention, better treatments and a cure for Multiple Sclerosis.

They work in partnership with relevant medical research institutes and scientists around Australia, encouraging collaborations and focus on the strengths in this research.

MS Research Australia is ultimately working towards “Freedom from MS”.