LEGAL Merger Control
Timely, accurate and incisive commercial advice is essential for successfully managing merger control issues that are increasingly global in scope.
Leading global competition merger practice
We have advised clients in the most complex international mergers, across natural resources, pharmaceuticals, financial services, FMCG, IT, chemicals, and many other industries. We are expert in the efficient management of merger notification processes, ensuring multi-jurisdictional filings are executed in a coordinated and consistent manner. Increasingly, we advise on and achieve clearance for major Asia-based transactions, drawing on our specialist expertise across the Asian region.
At the forefront of market developments
We have been involved in cutting-edge developments in EU merger control, including successfully advising on the first European Court of Justice appeal of an EU merger regulation decision. Elsewhere, we have an unrivalled track record in appealing merger decisions of the Australian competition regulator. We can be relied upon to contest the "hard cases" very effectively.
Insightful multi-disciplinary expertise
Our integrated global team of lawyers and economists consistently anticipates the analytical approach of the competition authorities, and provides a clear strategic framework for compelling merger submissions to the regulator. Our team prides itself on providing practical, incisive advice, both on filing obligations around the world and on the substantive competition issues
A dedicated global team
Partners in our competition team are consistently recognised as leading advisers in merger control – across EMEA and Asia-Pacific. Our lawyers provide advice and expertise which is pragmatic and commercial, gained through broad experience across many industries, and have a deep understanding of the local regulators across Europe, Asia and Australia.
The Law Reviews
Peter Armitage, Partner, and Amanda Tesvic, Senior Associate, Sydney recently contributed to Edition 11 of The Merger Control Review. Please click on the logo (below) to read more.
The firm features a high capability for the seamless handling of cross-jurisdictional merger clearances. CHAMBERS, 2016
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