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The Ashurst competition team offers ‘strategic and practical advice’ to its high profile clients in their complex, often multi-jurisdictional matters. The team has experience of merger clearance, authorisations and market inquiries, cartels and regulatory investigations, recommended for its ‘focus on client outcomes’ throughout. Sydney-based practice head Melissa Fraser is ‘exceptional’: ‘ technically brilliant’ with ’a commercial and practical lens at all times’, Fraser is a go-to for ACCC merger clearance. Peter Armitage, ‘a legend of competition law’ also in Sydney, specialises in defending clients in high-profile ACCC litigation, while Ross Zaurrini is noted for his work managing the closing investigations without enforcement action – Tihana Zuk is also sought-after for these matters. Justin Jones leads the Victoria competition practice, with stand-out crossover expertise in energy regulation. The Brisbane team includes Alyssa Phillips, who is ‘very experienced in the mergers space’.
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‘Good mix of deep competition law experience and wisdom in Peter Armitage and strength of more junior partners.’
‘Peter Armitage is a legend of competition law. Combines deep knowledge with calm and wise counsel. Is patient and able to maintain the course over lengthy matters. Works so well with his team, offering the right mix of face time with more junior associates and partners.'
Key clients
- ANZ
- Aurizon
Work highlights
Secured merger authorisation by the Australian Competition Tribunal of ANZ's proposed acquisition of Suncorp Bank after the ACCC had refused to authorise the acquisition.
Secured ACCC merger clearance for Woolworths of its acquisition of a 55% interest in PETstock Pty Ltd (Petspiration Group), a leading Australian and New Zealand speciality pet food, accessories and services retailer.