Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has moved financial services regulatory partner Charlotte Henry from London to Sydney, as Australian banks, investment funds and insurers grapple with tougher regulation.

The firm described the move as "strategic" and said Henry adds significant strength to its Australian financial services regulatory practice.

"Charlotte brings to our Australian financial services team a unique exposure to the full spectrum of retail banking products and services, and a wide breadth of transactional and advisory experience," Norton Rose's Australia managing partner Wayne Spanner said in a statement.