Competition

Our national competition team plays a key role in many of Australia's most significant transactions, providing clients with market leading competition advice through to litigation. Our Competition Partners Michael Corrigan, Linda Evans, Bruce Lloyd and Kirsten Webb are some of the industry's leading experts, and are well known for their pragmatic, innovative approach, and strong track record with Australian and international regulators.

What sets us apart?

  • Australia's leading lawyers, with expertise across the full spectrum of competition law and deep industry knowledge, means we provide integrated, holistic advice that saves our clients time and money.
  • We advise on some of the most complex high-profile M&A matters that set precedents, so we are at the cutting edge of new developments and a driver of innovative solutions.
  • We are leaders in the international cartel and immunity area, and have acted on many high-profile international cases, affording us deep insight into key multifaceted issues in this area and how best to resolve them in the most commercial way.
  • A strong track record advising on sophisticated Australian Consumer Law (ACL) matters means we are the go-to people to translate complex ACL issues into practical advice.
  • We are market leaders in access and regulation and provide commercial solutions to complex access regimes such as rail, ports, and those of the National Broadband Network, the largest infrastructure project in Australia's history.
  • Strong relationships with policy makers and competition regulators help us constantly achieve the best result for our clients.
  • Experience in managing sensitive, high-profile complex matters means you can rely on our safe pair of hands.
  • We are expertsin handling cross-border competition issues, giving our clients business certainty in their global strategies. We work closely with expert lawyers in North America, Europe and Asia on international antitrust and competition issues.

Recognition

  • IFLR 1000: Top tier ranking (2013)
  • IFLR 1000: Clients value "their expertise and connections in the industries, which really help speed the process." (2012)
  • Asia Pacific Legal 500: Michael Corrigan is "outstanding", and recommended along with Linda Evans. (2012)
  • Chambers Global: Kirsten Webb "puts things in commercial perspective" and is recommended along with Bruce Lloyd who attracts praise for his "industry knowledge, technical legal expertise." (2012)
  • Chambers Global: sources say the group's main strength is the "expert knowledge of its partners, and its responsiveness." "The team's quick work and timeliness mean lower bills." (2011)
  • Chambers Global: "A key strength of the group is its depth and breadth of experience." (2010)
  • Chambers Global: Global M&A and cartel work also feature, and clients appreciate the team’s “round-the-clock availability to accommodate clients and counterparts around the world.”

Who to Contact
Michael Corrigan

Michael Corrigan

Partner, Sydney.

Level 15, 1 Bligh Street Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

 

Email: mcorrigan@claytonutz.com

Telephone: +61 2 9353 4187

Fax: +61 2 8220 6700

Who to Contact
Linda Evans

Linda Evans

Partner, Sydney.

Level 15, 1 Bligh Street Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

 

Email: levans@claytonutz.com

Telephone: +61 2 9353 4217

Fax: +61 2 8220 6700

Who to Contact
Bruce Lloyd

Bruce Lloyd

Partner, Sydney.

Level 15, 1 Bligh Street Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

 

Email: blloyd@claytonutz.com

Telephone: +61 2 9353 4219

Fax: +61 2 8220 6700

Who to Contact
Kirsten Webb

Kirsten Webb

Partner, Sydney.

Level 15, 1 Bligh Street Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

 

Email: kwebb@claytonutz.com

Telephone: +61 2 9353 4608

Fax: +61 2 8220 6700