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Competition/Antitrust - New Zealand
What the Team is Known For
Chapman Tripp handles an array of key issues across the competition sector, including merger approvals, abuse of market power issues and compliance audits. The practice is also active across a comparably diverse range of sectors, including energy, financial services, infrastructure and telecommunications, and is sought after for its wealth of experience advising large New Zealand corporates, government institutions and multinationals on both domestic and international mandates. The firm is also noted for its handling of business-critical investigatory and litigation assignments, including cartel-related issues and criminal competition and consumer law cases.
Strengths
Chapman Tripp are first-class competition regulatory experts and very valuable strategic advisers.
Notable practitioners
Lucy Cooper is based in Wellington and her versatile practice sees her advising clients across a comprehensive range of issues from merger clearances to cartel investigations.
Matt Sumpter is a published authority on competition law who acts principally on contentious issues in the space, including criminal matters, though he is also an experienced handler of merger control negotiations with the Commerce Commission. He is based in Auckland.
Matt Sumpter provides quality advice under time pressure.
Simon is a great specialist who is incredibly well connected in Wellington and within the government.
Simon Peart delivers excellent, timely and strategic advice.