Competition and consumer

Competition and consumer

In an often complex and highly sensitive domain, we have one of Australia’s most respected competition and regulatory teams. Our lawyers are often found working on some of the country’s highest profile matters - from international cartel prosecutions to merger clearances for household name companies.

With a team that mixes astute and commercially minded advisors, former ACCC investigators and prosecutors and born and bred defence lawyers, we offer the very highest quality advice and representation.

Whether you are considering a corporate merger or joint venture, an innovative marketing initiative or an aggressive pricing campaign, we have the expertise to help you achieve your objectives.

If facing an ACCC investigation, prosecution or a civil claim for damages, we have the skill and experience to minimize both your exposure and the disruption to your business.

We regularly advise or assist clients with respect to:

Competition

Mergers and acquisitions
Joint ventures
Informal ACCC clearances
Predatory pricing and misuse of market power
Exclusive dealing and third-line forcing
Resale Price Maintenance
ACCC notifications and authorisations
Distribution arrangements
Access to essential services, including undertakings and disputes in the rail, electricity, gas and telecommunications industries
Market definition and concentration analysis
ACCC Investigations and prosecutions
Private antitrust actions, including class actions
Collusive cartel arrangements
Representation before ACCC, Australian Competition Tribunal and the Courts

Consumer protection