Competition/Antitrust - Australia
What the Team is Known For
HWL Ebsworth operates a full-service competition law practice with a broad national footprint, maintaining representatives in seven of the firm's nine national offices. The team advises across the full spectrum of competition and consumer law issues, including merger clearance mandates, attracting particular respect for its handling of contentious matters, criminal cartel cases and consumer disputes.
Notable Practitioners
Richard Westmoreland acts extensively on matters involving alleged breaches of the Australian Competition and Consumer Act, being particularly well-known for his assured handling of criminal cartel cases. He also acts on the corporate advisory side, providing competition-related strategic counsel during M&A and joint venture transactions. He is based in Sydney.