Competition & Regulation
When the stakes are high and the margin for error is low, we help clients move with confidence — whether navigating risk or pursuing opportunity.
From market conduct to merger control, we provide confident counsel when it matters most.
In today’s interconnected and fast-moving economy, businesses must navigate an increasingly complex web of competition and consumer law obligations. Whether structuring a transaction, managing strategic partnerships, or responding to regulatory scrutiny, clear legal advice is essential to mitigate risk, protect reputation, and preserve commercial value.
We advise on the full spectrum of competition and consumer law issues, including merger approvals, anti-competitive conduct, cartel investigations, joint ventures, misleading or deceptive conduct, and regulatory enforcement. We support clients throughout their engagement with the ACCC and other regulatory bodies, offering practical, commercially aligned advice across both proactive compliance and active investigations scenarios.
Our approach is multidisciplinary, bringing together legal and industry experts to deliver advice that reflects legal requirements and market dynamics. We work closely with boards, executives, and in-house legal teams to build effective compliance frameworks, manage regulatory exposure in commercial conduct, and respond decisively to evolving enforcement trends.
How we can help
We provide legal advice and regulatory strategy across the full spectrum of competition and consumer law, including:
- Competition and consumer law issues in transactions, restructures, and market conduct.
- Regulatory engagement and informal clearance processes with the ACCC.
- Liaison with key regulatory bodies including ASIC, ASX, FIRB, the Takeovers Panel, APRA, and the ATO.
- Design and implementation of compliance frameworks and training programs.
- Merger clearance processes and informal engagement with the ACCC.
- Crisis response strategies, media coordination, reputation protection, and internal communications.
- Cartel investigations, misuse of market power, and exclusive dealing risks.
- Misleading or deceptive conduct, unfair contract terms, and consumer protection.
- Preparation for dawn raids, document retention protocols, and regulatory interviews.
- Immunity application, criminal liability exposure, privilege management, and internal investigation support.
- Defence in enforcement actions, civil proceedings, and class actions.
- Strategic collaborations, joint ventures, and vertical agreements.
- Merger control and informal clearance for domestic and international transactions.
- Cross-border matters involving foreign regulators and multi-jurisdictional enforcement coordination.
We support our clients in navigating complex regulatory expectations while maintaining strategic flexibility and reputational control.
When legal obligations intersect with commercial strategy, the margin for error narrows. We help clients make informed decisions, manage exposure, and maintain control in a constantly shifting regulatory environment.
