Competition/Antitrust - New Zealand
What the Team is Known For
Wilson Harle fields a specialist litigation offering with recognised strength representing clients in contentious competition cases, including cartel and consumer law investigations. The firm is particularly active in the financial services, healthcare, land and sea transportation, and telecommunications sectors, and regularly in receipt of referrals from Australian and other international law firms for independent New Zealand-based advice. The practice is also active advising clients on ongoing competition compliance issues and developing its offering in the transactional advisory space.
Work Highlights
Wilson Harle acted for Winton Land in proceedings under Section 36 of the Commerce Act against a Crown entity, Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities.
Notable Practitioners
Ian Denton heads the team from the Auckland office, advising clients not only on contentious issues, for which he is best known, but also on regulatory and transactional matters. "He is a very experienced partner who is very good in competition law. He is calm-headed, strong on the theory underlining the case and really good to work with."