Competition and consumer law

Commission to review internal merger clearance process
The Commerce Commission has signalled that it intends to review the processes it follows when dealing with merger clearance applications. In this article Bell Gully senior associate David Blacktop explains why Bell Gully sees this as a positive move with the potential to provide greater certainty, and demystify the clearance process, for businesses. However, commission resource constraints and the complexity of the issues raised will continue to determine how soon a decision is reached in any particular case.

Serious cartel conduct - coming to a jail near you?
In this article senior associate Simon Ladd considers the implications for New Zealand companies and individuals operating on both sides of the Tasman if the Australian Government's recent proposal to introduce criminalisation of cartel conduct is implemented.

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