Competition/Antitrust - New Zealand
What the team is known for
Simpson Grierson advises on the full range of antitrust and regulatory issues, including M&A and joint venture clearances for blue-chip clients, the preparation of submissions to sector-specific bodies and assistance with compliance programmes. The firm also offers specialist competition litigators ready to advise on both investigations and court proceedings, and expertise across a broad range of sectors including construction, energy, telecommunications and media. The practice regularly partners with leading Australian and other overseas firms in support of cross-border mandates.
Strengths
"We have been genuinely been really impressed with Simpson Grierson's client service."
"Simpson Grierson understand our business deeply."
Work highlights
Simpson Grierson advised Macquarie Asset Management and Two Degrees Network on the clearance application by Connexa to acquire all of Two Degrees Network's passive mobile infrastructure assets.
Notable practitioners
James Craig is based in Auckland and acts prominently on merger clearance mandates, restrictive trade-related issues and Commerce Commission investigations. "James thinks about resolving issues that have not even emerged yet and is very user-friendly."
