Well-regarded for its ‘wide industry knowledge’ and ’strong solution-orientated advice’, the competition team at Chapman Tripp possesses the capabilities across the full scope of transactional, regulatory, and contentious antitrust matters. The practice serves a diverse roster of clients, hailing from the energy, grocery, financial services, infrastructure, and telecommunications sectors. The practice is chaired by Wellington-based Lucy Cooper, who is experienced in engaging with the Commerce Commission on cartel, merger clearances, market studies, and consumer issues. Matt Sumpter, a ‘valued partner’, is recommended for his expertise in trade practice law and intellectual property, where he is regularly engaged by multinationals and New Zealand’s leading companies. Associate George Spittle has been praised for his ability to ’synthesise large volumes of detailed information to provide pragmatic, commercial advice’.
Testimonials
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‘Deep knowledge and able to simplify complexity to focus tightly on important issues. Market leaders with deep expertise.'
'Lucy Cooper is particularly experienced in market studies, but also provided excellent guidance in more broad competition law advice.'
Key clients
- EBOS
- Chorus
Work highlights
- Assisted EBOS with securing clearance for its acquisition of the New Zealand business of LifeHealthcare.
- Advised NZX-listed Z Energy on the AU$1.9bn sale of.