Bio

I am an expert in advising on competition and consumer law risks. I enjoy providing clear, pragmatic and responsive advice and strategic solutions to global and domestic clients on complex, high profile international and domestic merger clearances, competition-related litigation and investigations, and consumer protection issues. Recognised as a leading lawyer in Competition / Antitrust in Chambers and Legal 500, and both Competition and Regulatory areas in Best Lawyers, and ranked as one of the top young antitrust practitioners globally in Global Competition Review’s 40 under 40. I have been described in directories as having 'very good strategic skills' and being '"an obvious choice" to work with', "personable, with a sharp mind and quick in understanding legal issues and applying law to the commercial reality", "extremely easy to work with, 'a quality 'which helps get transactions through", "a real class act when it comes to competition law". "very responsive and clear practical advice on procedural as well as substantive aspects". and "always on top of the details, provides great and clear advice, and possesses a good understanding of the Australian role in the wider global process." I have deep expertise in complex competition issues in domestic and global M&A transactions, both through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's (ACCC) informal clearance process and in merger authorisation applications and associated litigation. In the M&A sphere, I work regularly with overseas counsel to navigate through Australian aspects of multi-jurisdictional regulatory filings, and partner with MinterEllison’s foreign investment team to provide an integrated offering to secure transaction regulatory approvals in Australia. In addition, I have significant experience in managing and responding to ACCC investigations and enforcement action for potential competition and consumer law breaches, including significant and sensitive cartel allegations and immunity applications, other competition law issues, as well as ACCC sector inquiries. Clients also turn to me for my experience in advising on a wide range of consumer protection and regulatory issues, including misleading and deceptive conduct, advertising & promotions, unfair contract terms, unconscionable conduct, consumer guarantees, product safety, and product recalls.