‘Recognised as one of New Zealand’s leading competition law practitioners’, Bell Gully advises clients on the full range of competition law, from mergers requiring formal clearance applications to those that do not. The firm is also well-versed in supporting clients through cartel investigations and abuse of market power proceedings. Torrin Crowther leads the team, which includes Glenn Shewan, an expert in merger control and cartels, and Penny Pasley, who is noted within the team for advising on collaborative activities and restrictive trade practices. Sam Hiebendaal was made partner in January 2024. Jenny Stevens left to pursue a career at the Bar at the end of November 2023.
Testimonials
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‘Highly experienced in complex competition law matters. The team is very smart and easy to work with.’
‘Glenn Shewan and Emma Harris are both top quality and are my go-to New Zealand competition counsel. Torrin Crowther is also excellent.’
Key clients
- Fletcher Building
- One NZ
Work highlights
- Advising One NZ on its proposed acquisition of the shares in Dense Air New Zealand, which owns a substantial amount of radio spectrum in the 2600MHz band.
- Advising ASB Bank on the Commerce Commission’s market study into personal banking services.