List G Barristers fields a strong bench within competition law, with names such as Nicholas De Young KC appearing regularly in the Federal Court of Australia and the Australian Competition Tribunal – he has acted in a range of competition matters including mergers and cartel conduct. Daniel Preston was involved in Anthony v Apple Inc & Anor; McDonald v Google LLC and Ors, a class action seeking damages from Apple and Google in respect of loss and damage suffered by consumers as a result of alleged contraventions of competition law by Apple and Google due to imposed commissions on app developers with respect to the sale of apps by developers to consumers. Natalie Hickey is a name to watch from the set.

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Silks

Leading Silks
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Nicholas de Young KC
List G Barristers
'Very easy to work with, considered and with a great manner. Capable of distilling complexity into relatively simple propositions and strong strategic advisor.'

Juniors

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