Competition/Antitrust
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Australia
Band 4
Contact number
+61 2 8922 8000Chambers Review
Clifford Chance fields a globally integrated practice with a deep regional footprint, acting as trusted advisers to major multinationals on Australian and cross-jurisdictional merger clearances, joint ventures, distribution agreements and infrastructure access arrangements. The team has a proven track record assisting global clients on misuse of market power, cartel investigations and enforcement proceedings. Clients include blue-chip global players in the energy and resources, financial services, consumer goods, technology and media sectors.
Work Highlights
- Clifford Chance advised Viva Energy on its AUD1.15 billion acquisition of convenience retailer OTR Group from Peregrine Corporation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Advice is tailored to the client's risk profile and business needs and is not overly technical but realistic, and accounts for a broad range of risks."
"They have fantastic responsiveness and provide clear, crisp advice."
"Advice is tailored to the client's risk profile and business needs and is not overly technical but realistic, and accounts for a broad range of risks."
"They have fantastic responsiveness and provide clear, crisp advice."
Notable Practitioners
Elizabeth Richmond is based in Sydney and focuses on contentious and investigatory mandates, including ACCC enforcement actions and Federal Court litigation, advising additionally on merger clearance issues.
"Elizabeth Richmond is very good, capable, knowledgeable and confident."
"She is extremely responsive, easy to work with and understands the client's needs."