Nicholas De Young KC
List G BarristersRecognised in competition and commercial law, List G Barristers finds its strengths in a broad range of work including cartel conduct, misuse of market power, exclusive dealing and collective boycotts. Nicholas De Young KC has an active competition practice, often involved in high profile cases including TX Australia Ltd v Australian Competition and Consumer Commission involving a dispute between owner and operator of transmission infrastructure in deciding whether there was a failure to agree on terms and conditions of access, and whether the ACC had jurisdiction to arbitrate the dispute. Daniel Preston advises clients in relation to merger and cartel investigations, as well as representing clients before various tribunals. Natalie Hickey is another key name from the set.
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Daniel Preston
List G BarristersNatalie Hickey
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