MinterEllisonRuddWatts provides domestic and cross-border support to its clients on mergers and licensing arrangements. In addition, the firm regularly handles issues across the spectrum of competition law, including advising on M&A transactions, anti-competitive conduct investigations, and consumer protection. The team is led by Jennifer Hambleton, a specialist in merger clearances, enforcement actions, and disputes. Ross Patterson is noted within the team as an expert on telecoms matters, and April Payne advises clients on Commerce Commission investigations.
L’éditorial du Legal 500

Témoignages

Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.

  • ‘This team is without peer in New Zealand when it comes to their experience, knowledge and confidence in dealing with market, including telecommunications competition matters.'
  • 'Each team member is supportive and responsive, and makes the effort to understand clients' priorities and strategic objectives.’
  • ‘Dr Ross Patterson is a stand out in his field. He instills confidence and support for our strategies, and prepares us well for meetings with key stakeholders at board and regulatory level.'

Clients clés

  • Tourism Holdings Limited
  • L’Oreal Group
  • AlphaTheta Corporation
  • NZ Bus
  • viagogo
  • Assa Abloy Australia Pty Limited
  • Action Manufacturing
  • Westpac
  • Tatua
  • ASB

Points forts

  • Acting for AlphaTheta Corporation in relation to their proposed acquisition of New Zealand-based Serato Audio Research Limited.
  • Acting for ACM Holdings, a leading cash in transit service provider, in relation to its sale to Evergreen.
  • Acting for viagogo AG in relation to long-standing proceedings brought by the NZ Commerce Commission.

Avocats

Hall of Fame

Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.

Les grands avocats de demain

Jeunes associés disposant d’une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.

Responsable de la pratique

Jennifer Hambleton

Autres avocats clés

Ross Patterson; April Payne