Troy Pilkington
Russell McVeaghRussell McVeagh frequently acts on merger clearance applications before the Commerce Commission and is well-versed in advising clients on the Commission’s market studies and investigations. The firm further assists clients with structuring joint ventures and with first instance and appellate litigation. Troy Pilkington oversees the practice and is highly experienced in the grocery and media industries. Bradley Aburn is seasoned in investigations, market studies, and merger control approvals. Petra Carey brings her experience on UK and European competition matters to the team.
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Testimonials
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‘Very strong competition/regulatory team with real depth and expertise across all industries.’
‘Troy Pilkington has great depth and insight with very good client skill.'
'Bradley Aburn works very hard to achieve client goals with great industry understanding.’
'Bradley Aburn provides an excellent client service.'
'Superb technical skills based on dealing with the full range of competition law issues across a broad client base.'
Key clients
- Westpac New Zealand Limited
- Woolworths New Zealand Limited
- Bostock Group
- Meridian Energy Limited
- Sanford Limited
- Ballance Agri-Nutrients Limited
- Spark New Zealand Limited
- National Australia Bank
Work highlights
- Advising Woolworths New Zealand Limited on responding to the New Zealand Commerce Commission's 2020 to 2022 market study into the retail grocery sector in New Zealand, and subsequent law reforms and ongoing regulatory activities.
- Advising Meridian Energy Limited on its proposal to build the world’s largest green hydrogen plant in Southland (Southern Green Hydrogen Project).
- Advising National Australia Bank Limited on the proposed transaction under which NAB and Jarden Wealth have agreed to combine their New Zealand wealth advice and asset management businesses into a newly formed entity, FirstCape.
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Bradley Aburn
Russell McVeaghPractice head
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Troy Pilkington