Competition and trade

Baker McKenzie LLP

The competition and consumer team at Baker McKenzie is particularly experienced in ACCC investigations and enforcement actions, acting for both commercial clients and the ACCC. Team head Georgina Foster, based in Sydney, has experience acting for immunity applicants, and advises on issues related to joint ventures, strategic alliances, and cartel conduct. Also in Sydney, Lynsey Edgar co-heads the firm’s competition litigation taskforce alongside complex merger clearance matters. Helen Joyce has experience acting for the ACCC in consumer law cases, working from Melbourne office.

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Testimonials

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'This team has a deep understanding of competition law issues both from a corporate and regulator perspective as they act for and against the ACCC. This enables Baker McKenzie to give thorough and fast advice on a number of issues. The team is up-to-date with regulatory developments and ensures to keep me informed.'
'Georgina Foster is able to provide prompt and well-reasoned advice on complex competition issues. The experience of the individuals in the competition law team has been drawn upon in a litigation context, and Baker McKenzie has assembled a multi skilled team to provide the best service.'

Key clients

Sika AG
Mastercard
Airbnb
Cochlear
WiseTech
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific
Australian Energy Regulator
Fujifilm Australia
JB Hi-Fi
British American Tobacco
Dyson
Eharmony
Rabobank

Work highlights

Acted for the ACCC in its assessment of the application by Brookfield and MidOcean Energy (the Applicants) for merger authorisation under section 88 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 for the proposed $18.7 billion acquisition of Origin Energy.
Acting for Mastercard, a global payments and technology company, in proceedings commenced by the ACCC in the Federal Court in May 2022 alleging misuse of market power, exclusive dealing and anti-competitive conduct in relation to its arrangements with more than 20 major retail businesses, including supermarkets, fast food chains and clothing retailers.
Counseled ASX listed Orora Limited (Orora) in relation to its AUD 2.2 billion global acquisition of Saverglass, a multi-national glass bottle and container manufacturer.