DLA Piper New Zealand’s competition law practice is active across merger control, enforcement, and strategic compliance, with strength in litigation, cross-border transactions, and merger clearance. Mark Williamson leads the practice, with recognised expertise in merger litigation and advising on acquisitions, particularly in the FMCG sector. Iain Thain supports competition mandates as head of the firm’s local litigation and regulatory team, and Daniel Street contributes both contentious and advisory experience, with a focus on sustainability-related collaboration and ESG-driven competition issues.
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Key clients
- Foodstuffs North Island Limited
- PB Technologies
- OCS
- Liquorland
- Campari
- Auckland Council
- Ixom
- Mitre 10
- Contact Energy
- Nelson City Council
- North Sails
- Rheem
Work highlights
Advised Foodstuffs North Island on competition aspects of proposed merger with Foodstuffs South Island Limited.
Advised North Technology Group (owned by Oakley Capital Private Equity) on competition aspects of its acquisition of Doyle Sails.
Advised Yamaha Motor Co on competition aspects of its acquisition of Robotics Plus.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Mark Williamson
Other key lawyers
Iain Thain; Daniel Street