DLA Piper New Zealand draws on expertise from multiple jurisdictions to assist clients with competition matters raising cross-border issues. The firm advises on market studies and investigations brought by the Commerce Commission and merger clearances, as well as general competition issues. Leading the team, Mark Williamson is expert in the FMCG sector, including related market study assistance. Joining in July 2023 from Chapman Tripp, Daniel Street assists clients in investigations and civil penalty proceedings. Alicia Murray left the firm in January 2024.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Deep knowledge of the business, feel like an extension of our team, ability to see beyond technical requirements of the law.’
‘Mark Williamson has deep knowledge, a broad range of expertise and very responsive.’
Key clients
- Foodstuffs North Island Limited
- PB Technologies
Work highlights
- Advising on the proposed merger of Foodstuffs North Island and Foodstuffs South Island.
- Advising Foodstuffs North Island on the introduction and implementation of the Grocery Code.