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Provided by Gilbert + Tobin

Competition, Consumer and Market Regulation

When stakes are high. Your situation may be difficult, your experience doesn’t have to be.

How we can help

Ranging from bet the farm litigation and high-stakes transactions, through to defending criminal cartel proceedings, we have a strong track record in navigating our clients through challenging, complex problems.

Uncertainty unmanaged gets very messy, very quickly. Nobody deals with it better than us. Staying close to your business, our team is across all angles, locking down the details. We plan. We pivot. We problem-solve.

By staying those few steps ahead, we help shift uncertainty to success.The breadth and depth of our expertise can handle any problem. It’s why our team consistently tops the independent rankings.

Deals are done with people. We build and hold relationships. We read the regulator. We get what matters to your business.

Services

  • Cartels
  • Competition litigation
  • Competition regulatory compliance
  • Consumer protection
  • Immunity applications
  • Infrastructure and energy regulation
  • Market inquiries
  • Merger clearance
  • Regulatory investigations and enforcements

Chambers Review

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Competition/Antitrust - Australia

1
Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Gilbert + Tobin offers a universally acclaimed competition practice integrating commercial and regulatory advice, praised for its solutions-focused, commercial pragmatism and maintaining a high cross-border capability through links to similarly independent international firms. The team draws on expertise from across the firm to service competition mandates in a variety of sectors, including the highly regulated energy, financial services, infrastructure and telecommunications spheres, and is particularly noted for its grasp of digital disruption issues. The firm offers market-leading experience in responding to Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) investigations and defending civil and criminal cartel prosecutions. The practice also offers specialists in niche areas such as digital economy and payments, and is also proficient on third-party access, pricing and economic regulatory issues.

Work Highlights

  • Gilbert + Tobin acted for regulated national pharmacy wholesaler Sigma Healthcare in obtaining ACCC clearance for its merger with pharmacy retailer Chemist Warehouse.

Strengths

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The team at Gilbert + Tobin dive in to understand the commercial dynamics and sensitivities of a situation.

Competition/Antitrust respondent
Asia-Pacific

The lawyers at Gilbert + Tobin are thoughtful, considered and measured in their approach. They are clearly experts in their field and apply that expertise in a practical way to meet company needs.

Competition/Antitrust respondent
Asia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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Elizabeth Avery
2
Elizabeth Avery
2
Band 2

Elizabeth Avery heads the Gilbert + Tobin competition team from the law firm's Sydney office. She advises on a range of competition matters, including merger clearance, ACCC inquiries and litigation, and offers particular experience with acting for clients in the financial services sector.

All roads lead to Elizabeth. She is a clear, standout competition lawyer.

Elizabeth achieved an outcome that many thought was impossible. She was lovely to work with and is a clear master in this domain.

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Simon Muys
2
Simon Muys
2
Band 2

Simon Muys heads the Melbourne competition group while personally operating a highly varied and versatile practice covering transactional, regulatory and contentious issues that often originate in the infrastructure and telecommunications spaces.

Simon is an excellent partner. I highly recommend him for his commercial acumen and practical advice.

Simon's ability to balance regulatory considerations with commercial objectives is invaluable. His approach always brings clarity and confidence to complex situations.

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Charles Coorey
4
Charles Coorey
4
Band 4
Charles Coorey wins high praise from clients for his work on ACCC merger clearance and investigations matters.

Charles Coorey has a measured and patient communication style; he takes the time to explain and discuss important issues for our business and is willing to adapt according to what we need.

Charles is extremely knowledgeable on all dealings with the Australian consumer regulator.

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Louise Klamka
4
Louise Klamka
4
Band 4
Louise Klamka is particularly strong at advising clients in the aviation and technology sectors on a wide range of Australian competition and consumer law issues.

Louise provides clear and pragmatic advice. She has a strong, analytical and commercial approach to complex matters.

Louise Klamka is commercial and very well plugged in to the ACCC.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Gilbert + Tobin

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Elizabeth Avery
2
Elizabeth Avery
2
Band 2
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Simon Muys
2
Simon Muys
2
Band 2
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Charles Coorey
4
Charles Coorey
4
Band 4
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Louise Klamka
4
Louise Klamka
4
Band 4
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Members

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Andrew Low

Charles Coorey

Elizabeth Avery

Elizabeth Avery

Head of Department

Geoff Petersen

Jeremy Jose

Liana Witt

Louise Klamka

Tanya Macdonald

Industries

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Banks

Chemicals

Construction and Materials

Education

Energy & Resources

FMCG

Financial Services

Government

Health Care

Media

Pharamaceuticals & Life Sciences

Retail

Software & Computer Services

Technology, Hardware & Electronics

Telecommunications

Transportation

Travel & Leisure

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