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
"Simpson Grierson provide very proficient service. The competition law work they do is very valuable for us, and we can rely on them to do excellent work in that area."
Work Highlights
Simpson Grierson acted for Macquarie Asset Management and Two Degrees Network in relation to the clearance application by Connexa to acquire all of Two Degree Network's passive mobile infrastructure assets for more than NZD1 billion.
Notable Practitioners
James Craig is based in Auckland and acts on merger clearance mandates, restrictive trade-related issues and Commerce Commission investigations. "He is the most responsive external lawyer I've ever dealt with."
