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Norton Rose Fulbright

Competition/Antitrust

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Norton Rose Fulbright

Rankings

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Competition/Antitrust - Australia

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Norton Rose Fulbright fields the Australian arm of a global practice, experienced in the handling of complex, multi-jurisdictional competition issues - including merger clearances - for blue-chip clients and acting both for and against the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). The firm is especially active in representing clients from the highly regulated energy, pharmaceutical and telecommunications sectors, and is sought after for assistance on particularly sensitive issues by clients, including those facing investigation or prosecution for alleged criminal cartel activity or who are in receipt of ACCC requests for information.

Work Highlights

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  • Norton Rose Fulbright advised Volution Group, an international supplier of ventilation products, in obtaining merger clearance from the ACCC for its acquisition of 100% of the issued share capital of specialist ventilation company Elta Group, through its subsidiary Volution Ventilation Group.

Strengths

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  • A strength of Norton Rose Fulbright is their ability to give cross-jurisdictional advice.

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  • Norton Rose Fulbright provide practical, commercially informed guidance that supports our strategic goals.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 5Andrew Riordan
    Band 5Andrew Riordan

    Andrew Riordan

    Andrew Riordan is a knowledgeable litigator who often represents his clients in competition law issues. He gives advice on matters pertaining to bid rigging, merger reviews and the Australian Consumer Law. He is regularly sought to act for the ACCC, and is based in Melbourne.

  • Band 5Martyn Taylor
    Band 5Martyn Taylor

    Martyn Taylor

    Martyn Taylor is based in Sydney and frequently advises clients in the technology, automotive and retail sectors on merger clearance matters.

    • Martyn Taylor is a very knowledgeable and well-rounded specialist in the competition field.

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    • Martyn Taylor is able to make really complicated issues simple to navigate.

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Ranked Individuals at Norton Rose Fulbright (2)

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