Allens

With 'market-leading knowledge of the Australian competition and foreign investment landscape', the practice at Allens assists both global and domestic clients with competition and consumer law issues across a variety of sectors. Based in Sydney, competition advisor Jacqueline Downes leads the team and regularly handles domestic and international Australian Competition and Consumer Commission clearance matters. Also based in Sydney is antitrust expert Fiona Crosbie and consumer law specialist Felicity McMahon, as well as Carolyn Oddie, who is noted for routinely advising on litigation and regulatory investigations. In Melbourne, Rosannah Healy acts in ACCC investigations, while Robert Walker is noted for his experience in ACCC inquiries into the technology sector. Promoted to the partnership in July 2025, Anita Thompson has strong knowledge of the financial services, media and communications, and retail industries.