Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP’s team is experienced across the full spectrum of competition and trade law, which includes acting in high-profile merger matters, Australian Competition and Consumer Commission enforcement mandates, and cartel-related issues. Linda Evans leads the team from Sydney with notable experience advising on complex mergers and third-party access across areas such as the telecommunications and energy sector. Patrick Gay has longstanding experience in competition law and regularly acts in enforcement matters. The team is further bolstered by Stephanie Panayi, who represents clients in all aspects of consumer and competition law, with strong knowledge of the banking and finance sector.
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Key clients
- CW Holdings
- CS Energy
- BlackRock
- Integral Diagnostics
- Woodside
- Metcash
- DP World
- CBA
- BGC
- Melbourne City Council
- HMC Capital
- Jemena
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Patrick Gay
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Stephanie Panayi
Practice head
Linda Evans
Other key lawyers
Patrick Gay; Stephanie Panayi