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Provided by Simpson Grierson

Our team of experts advises on all aspects of competition law and are recognised market leaders. By working closely with our clients to understand their business and the industries they operate in, we are able to produce practical advice that is tailored to their specific needs and desired outcomes.

We have a strong history of obtaining clearance from the Commerce Commission in relation to complex mergers and acquisitions and are frequently engaged by overseas law firms to act on global transactions.

We regularly act for clients in Commerce Commission investigations and court proceedings relating to alleged restrictive trade practices, such as price fixing and anti-competitive agreements. We also assist clients with applications for cartel leniency.

Our team frequently advises on non-contentious matters, such as general advisory work in relation to compliance with cartel laws, misuse of market power, access issues, joint ventures and other competitor collaborations. We also assist clients to implement compliance programmes.

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Competition/Antitrust - New Zealand

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Simpson Grierson advises on the full range of antitrust and regulatory issues, including M&A and joint venture clearances for blue-chip clients, the preparation of submissions to sector-specific bodies and assistance with compliance programmes. The firm also offers specialist competition litigators ready to advise on both investigations and court proceedings, and expertise across a broad range of sectors including construction, energy, telecommunications and media. The practice regularly partners with leading Australian and other overseas firms in support of cross-border mandates.

Work Highlights

Provided by Simpson Grierson

  • Simpson Grierson acted for Macquarie Asset Management and Two Degrees Network in relation to the clearance application by Connexa to acquire all of Two Degree Network's passive mobile infrastructure assets for more than NZD1 billion.

Strengths

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Simpson Grierson provide very proficient service. The competition law work they do is very valuable for us, and we can rely on them to do excellent work in that area.

Competition/Antitrust respondent
Asia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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James Craig
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James Craig
Head of Competition/Antitrust
2
Band 2

James Craig is based in Auckland and acts on merger clearance mandates, restrictive trade-related issues and Commerce Commission investigations.

He is the most responsive external lawyer I've ever dealt with.

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James Craig
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Members

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James Craig

James Craig

Head of Department

Nina Blomfield