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Our Competition practice is highly regarded as pre-eminent in the field of competition and regulatory law in New Zealand. As a top performing, multidisciplinary team, we advise on a large number of high-profile matters, and for a number of high-profile clients, providing expertise across competition litigation, investigations, commercial advisory, merger filings, market studies and law reform, providing an integrated approach to competition, regulatory, consumer and public law which is noted by clients for its seamless, forward-thinking, expert, and strategic advice on these issues.

Our specialist areas of expertise include:

  • advice on structuring joint venture and exclusive supply arrangements;
  • obtaining clearances and authorisations for mergers;
  • responding to investigations and prosecutions by the New Zealand Commerce Commission (NZCC);
  • advising clients on market studies conducted by the NZCC;
  • working with economic advisers; and
  • appearing for defendants in proceedings by the NZCC seeking pecuniary penalties, and on appeals and judicial reviews of NZCC decisions, as well as private competition law litigation between businesses.

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What the Team is Known For

Russell McVeagh's acclaimed multidisciplinary practice is recognised for its assistance to clients in disputes with the Commerce Commission and advice to multinationals on their cross-jurisdictional interactions with regulatory bodies. The firm also offers expertise in both litigation and merger clearance applications in respect of complex M&A transactions, benefiting in both areas from its maintenance of constructive relationships with the regulators. Admired for its impressive client base and consequent familiarity with the widest range of potential issues, it possesses notable experience in the representation of clients from the technological, financial services, transportation, retail and health spheres, plus particular expertise with competition issues in relation to disruptive business models.

Work Highlights

Provided by Russell McVeagh

  • Russell McVeagh advised Westpac New Zealand in relation to the New Zealand Commerce Commission market study into personal banking services in New Zealand.

Strengths

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Russell McVeagh are very easy to work with, very comprehensive and very knowledgeable, and they really apply themselves to understanding our firm and how we work.

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Russell McVeagh provide excellent client service, turning around advice really quickly and delivering it in a way that is useful for clients.

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Notable Practitioners

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Troy Pilkington
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Troy Pilkington
Head of Competition/Antitrust
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Band 1

Troy Pilkington's expertise covers the fullest range of practice area mandates, including merger clearances, consumer law investigations and cartel cases. He is based in Auckland.

Troy Pilkington is the market leader in competition law in New Zealand as far as I'm concerned.

Troy engages well with everybody. He's smart, knowledgeable and capable, and can provide quick and thorough solutions to competition challenges as and when they arrive.

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Bradley Aburn
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Bradley Aburn
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Up and Coming

Bradley Aburn is building an impressive reputation for his work in the firm's competition, regulatory and public law practice. He advises clients on merger control approvals and antitrust investigations, and offers notable expertise in electricity regulation.

Brad knows our business well and provides super timely, very commercial advice that always has strong practical focus, while also making sure we don't stray into areas we shouldn't.

Brad has an international view on things and has a lot of comparative insight on different jurisdictions.

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Petra Carey
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Petra Carey
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Up and Coming

Petra Carey is making her name as a talented lawyer in the competition space, where she often advises clients on matters such as clearance applications and compliance. She is based in Auckland.

Petra is a very competent and personable lawyer.

Petra has worked in the UK, and she brought an international perspective on regulators and enforcement.

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Troy Pilkington
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Troy Pilkington
Head of Competition/Antitrust
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Bradley Aburn
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Bradley Aburn
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Up and Coming
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Petra Carey
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Petra Carey
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Up and Coming
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Members

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Troy Pilkington

Troy Pilkington

Head of Department

Clients

Provided by Russell McVeagh

Fairfax Media Limited

Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited

IAG

Lion Pty Limited

Meridian Energy Limited

NZME Limited

Pfizer Inc

Spark New Zealand Limited

Woolworths

Industries

Provided by Russell McVeagh

Automobiles & Parts

Banks

Chemicals

Construction & Materials

Consumer Product Manufacturing

Energy

Food & Drink Producers

Forestry & Paper

Freight

Health Care

Insurance

Media

Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences

Real Estate

Retail

Telecommunications

Utilities