David is a leading Australian competition and consumer law partner advising on complex merger clearances, ACCC investigations, court proceedings and compliance matters.
Biography
David has acted in high-profile cases involving cartel conduct, infrastructure access and the Australian Consumer Law, advising corporate and government clients across regulated and emerging sectors including retail, manufacturing, energy and resources, health, telecommunications, technology and property.
With over 20 years' experience at leading national and global law firms, he is known for strategic judgement and commercially focused advice on complex competition and regulatory risk. A trusted adviser to boards, executives and in-house legal teams, he supports clients on competition and consumer law issues arising in major transactions and significant matters.
David writes and speaks on competition and consumer law issues.
David's experience
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Federal Court and Tribunal Proceedings
Acting in Federal Court and Australian Competition Tribunal proceedings on competition and consumer law matters, including for Servcorp, Valve Corporation, Whitehaven Coal, Cement Australia, AGL, Alinta, BHP and Network Ten. -
Australian consumer law matters
Advised on all aspects of the Australian Consumer Law, including misleading and deceptive conduct, unfair contract terms, consumer guarantees, unconscionable conduct and product safety (including recalls). -
Confidential cartel investigations
Defending various ACCC cartel investigations and court proceedings, and advising cartel immunity applicants. -
Merger clearances
Advised on complex Australian and multi-jurisdictional merger clearances and authorisations, including for School Bytes, Louis Dreyfus Company, Sumitomo, Mitsubishi, BlueScope, AGL, Google and BHP. -
Competition law Issues
Advised on other Australian competition law issues, such as misuse of market power, exclusive dealing, resale price maintenance and other anti-competitive conduct. -
Infrastructure access matters
Advised on major infrastructure and third party access matters, including for Telstra and BHP.