Competition/Antitrust
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Australia
Band 5
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Chambers Review
DLA Piper offers an in-depth understanding of regulatory and commercial perspectives on competition law issues, based on extensive experience handling high-stakes mandates for both the ACCC and leading corporations. The team is particularly familiar with the regulatory landscapes affecting the automotive, energy, financial services and telecommunications industries, and is regularly instructed on merger clearance, infrastructure access and regulatory compliance issues. The practice is also experienced advising on contentious matters, including those considered by regulatory bodies at state level. The firm is highly prized for its integration with the firm's global network, facilitating cross-jurisdictional assistance and swifter familiarisation with worldwide competition law trends.
Work Highlights
- DLA Piper Australia advised the ACCC on its decision to accept NBN Co's proposed changes to the regulatory framework for the national broadband network.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"DLA Piper Australia's depth of knowledge in this area of law is extensive and it has skilled practitioners."
"DLA Piper Australia's depth of knowledge in this area of law is extensive and it has skilled practitioners."
Notable Practitioners
Simon Uthmeyer leads the team from the Melbourne office, covering both the contentious and advisory sides of competition law practice, including infrastructure access, abuse of dominance and cartel matters.