Offering ‘deep technical expertise, pragmatic and commercially considered advice’, Norton Rose Fulbright’s antitrust and competition team advises on complex merger clearances, major investigations, and high profile regulatory matters. The competition practice is co-headed by Nick McHugh and Martyn Taylor in Sydney, with Taylor also co-heading the trade team with Jo Feldman, based in Perth. McHugh often advises on ACCC investigations across the spectrum of competition law. Also in Sydney, Claire Forster handles a range of enforcement, behavioural and merger control work.
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‘Deep technical expertise, pragmatic and commercially considered advice, deep understanding of wider industry and operating context, deep historical knowledge and understanding of our business.'
'NRF have developed a bespoke electronic reporting portal specifically for our needs, as well as willingness to consider different resourcing models - fabulously innovative!’
‘Amelia Martin, Charlotte van Beek, Claire Forster and Maxine Richard are the 'dream team'. Superb client service, technically astute, prompt and efficient delivery of advice, always available and prioritise to help us meet tight deadlines when needed.’
‘Norton Rose has a big practice in antitrust and many offices across the world. This is good for my company, because I can get one-stop advice and assistance from one firm, and the support is good. The level of attention that we get as a client is also very sufficient. ’
‘The advice Martyn Taylor rendered is very detailed, and he is patient in guiding the client in understanding the law and how it is applicable to the client's business. ’
‘Deep knowledge of key verticals, including telecommunications and energy; diverse team with range of experience, from regulators and other law firms; available, ready and willing to assist at short notice. ’
‘They are a good team in the competition space.’
‘Zoe Lonard is a special counsel who is very diligent and capable.’
Highlight-Mandate
- Acted for Petstock Group, one of the two largest major pet speciality retailers in Australia and New Zealand, on the A$1.15 billion (enterprise value) sale of a controlling interest to Woolworths Group.
- Acted for electricity distributor, Essential Energy, in its revenue determination process with the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) in respect of its distribution network.
- Acting for the ACCC in proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia involving Airbnb Ireland UC and Airbnb Inc.
Anwält*innen
Führende Partner*innen
Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.
Partner*innen der nächsten Generation
Juniorpartner*innen, die im Markt von Mandanten und Wettbewerbern anerkannt werden und in einigen Mandaten eine Schlüsselrolle einnehmen.
Praxisleitung
Nick McHugh; Martyn Taylor; Jo Feldman
Weitere Kernanwält*innen
Andrew Riordan; Claire Forster; Zoe Lonard; Charlotte van Beek; Amelia Martin; Maxine Richards