MinterEllison, Competition/Antitrust | Chambers Asia-Pacific Profile

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Competition

Competition and consumer laws, globally and in Australia, are complex and constantly evolving. Regulators and policy makers are utilising existing laws and developing bespoke regulatory frameworks to deal with emerging issues in competition and consumer law including GenAI, digital platforms, the use of customer data and sustainability initiatives.

We simplify complex issues and partner with our clients to manage risk and navigate engagement with key regulators including Australia's national competition and consumer law regulator, the ACCC. Clients benefit from our team of experts with a proven record responding to business critical investigations and achieving clearance for high profile, high value or otherwise complex domestic and multi-jurisdictional transactions.

Antitrust investigations

Our team is highly skilled in navigating Australian aspects of complex domestic and global antitrust investigations, referrals to the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions in relation to alleged cartel conduct, negotiated administrative outcomes and formal ACCC enforcement action. This includes investigations and enforcement action regarding:

Cartel conduct, including price fixing, acquisition/supply restrictions bid rigging and market allocation
Misuse of market power (abuse of dominance)
Exclusive dealing, including bundling, tying and rebate arrangements
Concerted practices
Resale price maintenance

Chambers Review

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Competition/Antitrust - Australia

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

MinterEllison's competition team benefits both from a deep bench and extensive regional network, supporting the representation of blue-chip multinationals on cross-border merger clearances and providing a popular, independent choice for referrals from international law firms without an Australian presence. The firm is acknowledged for its prowess in handling regulatory investigations or cartel issues, as well as for its experience in managing infrastructure access questions and advising public sector bodies on regulatory legislation. The team offers noteworthy experience in advising on sensitive and highly publicised asset privatisations and behavioural prosecutions in such key, heavily regulated industries as energy and financial services. The practice is further noted for advising prominent clients from the transport and logistics, healthcare and telecommunications sectors.

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Work Highlights

MinterEllison worked with Bredin Prat to advise on the USD6.6 billion sale of a majority interest in Neoen to Brookfield Renewables, focusing on competition and regulatory matters in Australia.

Strengths

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MinterEllison go above and beyond in their client service. Their responsiveness, attention to detail and dedication to our success have made them an indispensable partner.

Competition/Antitrust respondent
Asia-Pacific

The team at MinterEllison have a great understanding of the industry and regulators. They are able to provide practical and commercial advice in legally complex areas.

Competition/Antitrust respondent
Asia-Pacific

MinterEllison go above and beyond in their client service. Their responsiveness, attention to detail and dedication to our success have made them an indispensable partner.

Competition/Antitrust respondent
Asia-Pacific

The team at MinterEllison have a great understanding of the industry and regulators. They are able to provide practical and commercial advice in legally complex areas.

Competition/Antitrust respondent
Asia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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Paul Schoff

Band 2

Paul Schoff's Sydney-based practice balances contentious, regulatory investigatory and transactional considerations, and is particularly strong where access or restrictive trade practices issues are concerned.

Paul is a collaborative and forward-thinking professional who brings clarity and confidence in matters of significance.

Paul Schoff is very experienced and knowledgeable of the regulatory framework in Australia.

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Geoff Carter

Band 3

Geoff Carter is based in Melbourne and has particular expertise in securing clearance for large M&A transactions. In addition, he advises on ACCC and CDPP criminal cartel proceedings.

Geoff has exceptional commercial awareness, legal skills and an ability to run a team to deliver complex projects seamlessly.

Geoff Carter is an outstanding legal professional whose pragmatic and knowledgeable advice on competition law has been invaluable to our organisation.

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Katrina Groshinski

Band 4

Katrina Groshinski operates from the firm's Sydney office and is prominently active on mandates involving ACCC litigation or regulatory investigations and inquiries, as well as on corporate advisory work.

Katrina is very good and advises on strong cases.

Rather than navigating matters strictly from a legal view, Katrina focuses on the commercial outcome.

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Miranda Noble

Band 4

Miranda Noble is based in Melbourne and counsels a diverse client base on securing merger clearance for high-profile international transactions. In addition, she advises on investigatory and contentious mandates.

Miranda is great to work with on global merger reviews. She is sensitive to the client's commercial drivers, delivering timely and sophisticated advice.

Miranda was excellent to work with. She was commercial, practical and targeted in her advice.

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Haydn Flack

Band 5

Haydn Flack is a very well-versed competition lawyer with a practice that covers a wide range of matters, including ACCC merger clearance, cartel investigations and litigation matters.

Hayden was able to get across a novel issue in a short time and always provided commercial and practical advice.

Haydn has an excellent understanding of our business and the regulatory environment.

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