Gilbert + Tobin‘s ’extremely deep competition practice’ regularly handles its clients’ most critical merger clearances, enforcement matters, market studies and authorisations. Elizabeth Avery heads the competition, consumer and market regulation practice group from Sydney, an established competition expert ‘top of the game’ across both Australia and internationally. Charles Coorey, also in Sydney, has particular experience advising private equity firms on complex merger clearance applications and enforcement matters, while Louise Klamka is recommended as an ‘exceptional technical lawyer’, experienced handling ACCC investigations, cartel prosecutions and immunity applications, including in a criminal context. Haidee Leung ‘stands out with her insights into ACCC practice’. In Melbourne, Simon Muys is the go-to for strategic competition litigation, including cartel matters.
Testimonials
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‘In my experience, the quality of service is high across the board, regardless of the partner that is supporting you. They are always quick to understand both the commercial issues and commercial context and consistently provide succinct advice that is well tailored to the commercial context.’
‘Jeremy Jose has a very good grasp of competition law and provides very helpful insights into the likely thinking of the ACCC but is also able to very easily work with the finance team and very quickly understands the cost calculations and financial modelling that can be critical to competition law risk assessments.’
Key clients
- Microsoft
- Telstra
Work highlights
- Advised Sigma Healthcare in its transformative merger with Chemist Warehouse Group, a landmark move within the healthcare sector.
- Advised Telstra on a ‘first of its kind’ network sharing deal with TPG.