The Baker McKenzie team has vast experience in high-profile cross-border matters and Australian Competition and Consumer Commission investigations. The team regularly acts both for and against the ACCC, and it is active in areas such as the energy, financial services, and technology sectors. Based in Sydney, Georgina Foster leads the team and is highly adept in leading on ACCC acquisition matters, as well as acting for clients in ACCC proceedings alleging the misuse of market power. Also based in Sydney, Lynsey Edgar specialises in competition investigations and regulatory matters, advising clients that are active in the technology and retail industries.
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Testimonials
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‘The Baker McKenzie team are a pleasure to deal with - smart, diligent and efficient.’
‘Georgina Foster is a standout partner. She is a first rate competition lawyer and has a detailed understanding of the markets in which her clients operate.'
- 'Amy Wellington and Jeremy Hardy are exceptionally hard working and their attention to detail is excellent.'
- 'Helen Joyce has a wealth of experience and has a brilliant sense for the correct outcome. Lynsey Edgar is hard working, smart and an excellent negotiator.'
‘I have worked closely over a number of years with Helen Joyce and Amy Wellington. They have deep experience of the nuances of regulatory practice, are extremely competent and hard-working. They have been exceptional in managing the relationship between counsel and client, including clearly managing cost expectations.’
‘The top consumer protection team I work with.'
'Deeply knowledgeable about both the law and practice with an excellent understanding of the ACCC's approach and priorities.’
‘Helen Joyce and Amy Wellington are a fantastic team. Helen is very knowledgeable and has good forensic judgement and an excellent understanding of client priorities. She is ably supported by Amy who is a very capable associate, with good judgement and organisational skills. They are very effective.’
Key clients
- Mastercard
- eharmony
- Australian Energy Regulator
- The Good Guys
- Olam Agri Holdings Limited
- Orora Limited
- Cochlear Limited
- Macquarie Asset Management and PSP Investments
- Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
- JB Hi-Fi Limited
Work highlights
Acted for the ACCC in its Federal Court proceedings against Qantas in a case that attracted intense market and media attention.
Acting for Mastercard in proceedings alleging misuse of market power, exclusive dealing, and anti-competitive conduct in relation to its arrangements with more than 20 major retail businesses, including supermarkets, fast food chains, and clothing retailers.
Acted for the sellers, Macquarie Asset Management and PSP Investments, in the AUD24bn sale of its interest in AirTrunk to a consortium of investors managed by Blackstone.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Georgina Foster
Other key lawyers
Lynsey Edgar; Helen Joyce; Amy Wellington; Jeremy Hardy; Samantha Copeland