The Clifford Chance competition team's 'knowledge, expertise, clear and pragmatic advice sets it apart from its competitors', working alongside its global colleagues to support clients through M&A transactions, regulatory investigations, and cartel matters. Sydney-based Elizabeth Richmond heads the team, a go-to for antitrust litigation including class actions. Dual-qualified New York lawyer Mark Grime is recommended for his enforcement and mergers experience.
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‘The Competition and Trade practice at Clifford Chance is the only place we go for any competition issues as the team's knowledge, expertise, clear and pragmatic advice sets it apart from its competitors. They are responsive and client focused by always making themselves available to provide advice on some of our most significant competition related matters.'
‘Elizabeth Richmond is an absolute standout in this area. Her knowledge and expertise set her apart from her peers along with her direct, clear and well thought out advice. Elizabeth is always very responsive and client focused and she knows our business so well that her advice is also very clear, pragmatic and practical. ’
Key clients
- Viva Energy
- First Brands Group
- InvoCare
Work highlights
Advised ASX-listed Viva Energy, one of Australia's leading energy companies that supplies approximately one quarter of Australia's fuel requirements, on its AU$1.15 billion (US$770 million) acquisition of convenience retailer OTR Group from Peregrine Corporation.
Advised First Brands Group LLC on its acquisition of the Lamps Business of Lumileds for US$238 million.
Advised InvoCare, Australia's leading provider of funeral services in relation to regulatory reforms proposed and implemented by Cemeteries and Crematoria New South Wales, including pricing and extensive consumer protection reforms.
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Elizabeth Richmond
Other key lawyers
Mark Grime; Angel Fu; Ryan Draper; Sam Frouhar