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Provided by Ross Patterson
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Ross is a highly respected competition and telecommunications law expert with more than 30 years of specialist experience as both a lawyer and a regulator.
Regarded as an authority on economic regulation, Ross represents clients in New Zealand’s highest profile merger clearances, authorisations, and Commerce Commission investigations, and advises on the Commerce Act aspects of commercial arrangements and behaviour. He assists a wide range of telecommunications companies with Telecommunications Act issues and the ongoing telecommunications sector reform processes.
Ross is sought after for his in-depth knowledge of competition law especially in the telecommunications sector. Along with his strong regulatory relationships, Ross has excellent ties with Australia, having been a partner at MinterEllison (Sydney) and President of the Australia New Zealand Business Council for many years.
Drawing on the huge breadth of his experience, Ross provides excellent advice swiftly, enabling clients to make strategic decisions with speed.
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Ross Patterson is based in Auckland and is an expert competition lawyer whose experience not only covers all aspects of practice area work but also includes stints as New Zealand’s Telecommunications Commissioner and as a member of the Commerce Commission.
Ross Patterson brings to his work the unrivalled advantage of having been the Commerce Commission's telecommunications commissioner for five years, this being just one aspect of his career, which spans more than 30 years. He advises sector players on a broad range of regulatory issues.
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"Ross never ceases to amaze me and my colleagues with his strategic mindset and ability to turn words into a master craft."
"Ross never lets me down. He understands our business and our regulatory and competition risks, and he can present information and advice to guide the senior executive and board to make decisions."
"Ross never ceases to amaze me and my colleagues with his strategic mindset and ability to turn words into a master craft."
"Ross never lets me down. He understands our business and our regulatory and competition risks, and he can present information and advice to guide the senior executive and board to make decisions."
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