Competition/Antitrust

Buddle Findlay's established practice offers a comprehensive suite of competition and regulatory expertise. Keynote strengths include advising on regulatory issues in the infrastructure and service sectors, and on joint venture clearance and anti-competitive practice. Notable experience acting on energy and utilities, banking and finance, and electronic payment systems-related mandates, reinforced by significant in-house familiarity with public sector processes, including involvement in the development of competition legislation. Among its clientele is a range of multinational corporations, as well as New Zealand businesses and government entities, with providers of consumer goods, financial services, pharmaceuticals and healthcare featuring prominently on the roster. Notable clients include Toyota New Zealand, Payments New Zealand and Strand.

"I found them to be knowledgeable on the subject matter and articulate in their explanation and interpretation of the Fair Trade Act as it relates to our business."

Buddle Findlay advised animal health company Zoetis on its application for clearance from the Commerce Commission for its acquisition of Betrola.

Tony Dellow is based in Wellington and advises clients from an impressive range of business sectors on both transactional and contentious issues, including the highest-profile mergers and the most sensitive cartel cases. He also has significant experience handing public sector matters. "He is always an authority on competition and corporate law in New Zealand."

Susie Kilty is based in Wellington and advises on both merger control and regulatory inquiry mandates, often assisting inbound investors on proposed acquisitions. She also boasts experience handling public sector matters relating to competition law. "Susie offers practical advice and great client service." "She's great - really personable and a pleasure to work with."