Charles Coorey

Charles is a partner in our Competition, Consumer and Market Regulation group.

He has over 20 years’ experience in advising on:

- all aspects of competition law including merger clearances, joint ventures, misuse of market power, cartel matters and distribution arrangements

- all aspects of the Australian Consumer Law including product liability and product recalls, the consumer guarantees, misleading or deceptive conduct and unconscionable conduct

- access to infrastructure under Part IIIA of the Competition and Consumer Act including declaration applications and access undertakings

- the Franchising Code of Conduct.

Charles acts for clients in a wide range of industries, but has particular expertise in:

- advising private equity clients and their management teams on the whole life-cycle of investment, including initial due-diligence, ACCC merger clearances for bolt-on acquisitions and strategic exits, as well as any regulatory issues or investigations that may arise for the portfolio company

- advising retail clients and healthcare and life sciences clients on contentions and non-contentious matters including dealing with competitors, distributors, suppliers and consumers, as well as online sales and product safety issues.