Competition and Consumer

Navigating the ACCC’s strict controls to ensure ongoing compliance

McCullough Robertson supports listed and proprietary companies in connection with market competition and consumer law regulation, and in their dealings with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) action. From developing and facilitating compliance programs, providing training, engaging with the ACCC and making regulatory filings, we ensure our clients remain competitive, but compliant.

Merger control and acquisition guidance

For both Australian and international companies pursuing mergers or acquisitions, we provide strategic advice and can obtain critical regulatory approvals clearance. Alongside our experienced mergers and acquisitions and international teams, our competition law experts ensure our clients can successfully navigate Australia’s merger control and international investment rules with minimal commercial disruption, to achieve sustained economic success.

Support around cartel conduct awareness and investigations

Our clients rely on us to advice on complex commercial issues to ensure they avoid cartel conduct risks, including through implementing compliance programs and conducting staff training.  We also assist with ACCC queries and investigations including raids, searches, and formal interviews – we can negotiate enforceable undertakings with the ACCC, seek immunity for cartel informants and implement measures for future-focused compliance. Alongside our experienced litigation and dispute resolution team, we also defend competition claims in court proceedings and minimise personal and financial repercussions for executives.