Advising on a range of Australian and global competition matters, the team at Clifford Chance has longstanding M&A and regulatory guidance experience. It is noted for acting for clients in the energy and resources, private equity, and telecommunications sectors. The team is led by Elizabeth Richmond, who is based in Sydney and handles competition matters relating to M&A acquisitions. Richmond is joined by Mark Grime, who is also based in Sydney, and is well-known for advising clients on transactional competition law matters.
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‘Incredibly responsive and knowledgeable.’
‘We've followed Elizabeth Richmond from her prior firm - her customer service is next to none! She is like an extended member of our Legal team, she delivers advice in such an accessible manner and always makes herself available at short notice when needed. We also really appreciate her bespoke training that gets delivered to our business, there is so much effort to really tailor it to our individual needs.’
'Clifford Chance's competition team is at the coal-face of competition and trade developments across industry, and well versed in the practical impacts this has on private equity clients.'
'Elizabeth Richmond is incredible - pragmatic, whip-smart and a delight to work with. She leads her team with passion, sharp focus and outcomes-based, client-centric approach.'
Key clients
- Viva Energy Pty Limited
- Pemba Capital Partners
- SCF Partners and Viburnum Funds
- Saipem S.p.A.
Work highlights
Advised Viva Energy on its acquisition of the remaining 50% interest in the Liberty Convenience retail fuel and convenience joint venture.
Advised Pemba on its successful 2025 acquisition of Hunter Premium Funding, a provider of insurance premium funding, creating one of the largest premium funding providers in Australia and New Zealand.
Advised private equity firms SCF Partners (Houston) and Viburnum Funds (Perth), along with other shareholders, on the sale of Contract Resources to ASX-listed Cleanaway Waste Management for an enterprise value of AUD377m, including on relevant regulatory clearances.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Elizabeth Richmond
Other key lawyers
Mark Grime