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

Work highlights

Advised Foodstuffs North Island on competition aspects of proposed merger with Foodstuffs South Island Limited.

Lawyers

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Practice head

Mark Williamson

Other key lawyers

Iain Thain; Daniel Street