Since its introduction in 1974, the Trade Practices Act has had a profound impact on how companies conduct their business.  Compliance with the Act is a critical issue for boards and senior management.  In addition to managing the substantial legal risk and consequences of non-compliance, an effective compliance program helps businesses to develop trust and confidence in their customers, the community and their employees. 

Our Competition & Trade Practices team has specialist skills in Trade Practices Act litigation, and has experience acting both for and against the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).  David Lieberman, a Consultant in our Competition team, is a former Commissioner with the ACCC, and offers you the benefit of his extensive experience at the highest levels of the ACCC.

We provide advice to a diverse client base, including public and private corporations, major manufacturing and service companies, energy companies, IT companies, overseas companies and industry associations.

Key Services

Our full range of services include:

• Mergers
• Cartels
• Compliance programs and audits, and compliance training
• Restrictive trade practices, such as price fixing
• Litigation and dispute resolution
• Consumer protection issues, including misleading and unconscionable conduct
• ACCC authorisations and notifications
• ACCC investigations
• Marketing and distribution
• Advertising and promotions
• Franchising
• Technology related exemptions
• Access regimes