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Provided by Simpson Grierson
Simpson Grierson is one of New Zealand's leading competition law practices, ranked in Chambers Asia-Pacific for competition for 15 consecutive years.
The team advises on the full spectrum of competition law, including merger control, cartel and restrictive trade practice investigations, Commerce Commission proceedings and competition compliance. International law firms and multinational clients regularly engage the team on the New Zealand aspects of global transactions, and it works closely with leading overseas counsel to coordinate competition strategy across jurisdictions.
The practice has a strong track record advising on high-value, strategically significant transactions. The team is regularly instructed on Commerce Commission investigations, enforcement matters and court proceedings involving alleged cartel conduct, anti-competitive agreements and competition law breaches. It also advises on cartel immunity applications, competitor collaborations, joint ventures, misuse of market power, access arrangements and compliance programmes.
A particular strength is guiding clients through regulator-facing matters where enforcement risk, transaction certainty and reputational considerations are critical.
The practice is led by James Craig, recognised for merger control, Commerce Commission investigations and cartel matters, and Nina Blomfield, whose experience across competition law and complex disputes provides valuable insight into merger and conduct investigations.
