'Deep experience and sound judgment' characterise the competition practice at Mills Oakley, which has notable expertise regarding cartel litigation. Its clients span the telecommunications, technology, manufacturing, retail and financial services industries. A 'true partner to the inhouse counsel and the business', Sydney-based team head Kathryn Edghill provides 'top quality commercial legal advice and solutions'.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Kathryn Edghill is highly experienced, and extremely capable. Clients love Kathryn because of her no nonsense approach, and her commercial acumen.’

  • ‘Good depth of experience and stable team.’

  • ‘Good legal knowledge combined with practical advice.’

  • ‘Very client focused, very commercially solution focused. Excellent understand of the law.’

  • ‘Kathyrn Edghill is a senior experienced provider of top quality commercial legal advice and solutions. Very responsive, pragmatic. A true partner to the inhouse counsel and the business.’

  • ‘Deep experience and sound judgment.’

Key clients

  • American Express
  • Viatris
  • eBay
  • Mazda Australia
  • Electrolux
  • Frucor Suntory
  • Batchfire Resources Pty Ltd
  • Avery Dennison
  • LG Electronics
  • Virgin Voyages
  • Expedia
  • Medisecure
  • Fitbit, In (via King & Wood Mallesons)
  • TJX
  • Kitchen Group/Freedom Kitchens
  • Boost Mobile

Work highlights

  • Providing ongoing advice and assistance to the Australian general counsel for Viatris on all competition related matters.
  • Advising eBay on competition related matters in respect of its Australian business, including providing advice and assistance in respect of the ACCC's digital platforms enquiries.
  • Advising and representing Mazda in all competition law matters relating to its Australian business, including liaising with the ACCC in relation to claims of breach of the Competiton and Consumer Act.

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Kathryn Edghill