Based in Sydney, Mills Oakley is noted for expertly handling matters concerning cartel litigation and for acting for clients in cases surrounding misleading or deceptive conduct in investigations carried out by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. The team advises on a range of competition matters arising from the technology, financial services, manufacturing, and food and beverage sectors. Kathryn Edghill leads the team with longstanding experience in competition law matters, acting for both Australian and global clients.
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‘A small but highly effective competition team.’
‘Kathryn Edghill is a leader in the competition space. She consistently gives practical and sensible advice, and is highly experienced in competition litigation.’
‘My main involvement has been with Kathryn Edghill who is a very good operator.’
‘Kathryn Edghill is a trusted pair of hands who provides timely and pragmatic solution focused advice.'
'Kathryn Edghill invests the time to develop a deep understanding of our business, our goals and risks profile and takes a longer term relationship based approach in her engagement with us. A trusted legal advisor!’
Key clients
- Mazda Australia Pty Ltd
- eBay
- American Express
- LG Electronics
- Suntory Oceania
- Silver Cross Prams
- Avery Dennison
- Electrolux
- Mylan
- Batchfire Resources Pty Ltd
- Winning Group
- Toby’s Estate
Work highlights
Acted for Jacob Bonisch, a senior manager of Spotless Services Pty Ltd (a Downer company) in defending against a high-profile civil cartel proceedings in relation to alleged cartel conduct relating to work stimulus during Covid.
Advising T Ports, a new entrant in the grain export market in South Australia, on a proposed acquisition between its competitors, Viterra and Cargill, and the merger clearance application in respect of the same.
Advising the Australian general counsel for Viatris, a major pharmaceutical company, on its distribution, manufacturing and licence agreements, including competition law aspects of the same.
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Practice head
Kathryn Edghill