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A$16.5 billion merger of TPG and Vodafone the culmination of two-years’ effort
Herbert Smith Freehills is pleased to have advised TPG Corporation Limited (formerly TPG Telecom Limited) (TPG) on the successful implementation its …
After Hayne – What next for regulatory enforcement in Australia?
With Australian agencies adopting an increasingly robust stance after the Hayne Royal Commission, we scan the FinReg horizon.Chastened by public …
Full Federal Court dismisses ACCC’s appeal against Pacific National’s intermodal terminal acquisition
The Full Federal Court has dismissed the ACCC’s appeal in respect of its case against Pacific National and Aurizon.1 In dismissing the ACCC’s appeal, the …
Exploring Opportunities: Managing competition issues whilst allowing businesses to collaborate (Australia)
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a rush of applications to the ACCC seeking to authorise coordination as between competitors which might otherwise …
Herbert Smith Freehills toasts 20th anniversary of the Australian Takeovers Panel with new publication
This Friday marks the 20th Anniversary of the Australian Takeovers Panel — the country’s predominant M&A policy setter and takeover dispute …
Australia's courts publish reasons for clearing Vodafone/TPG merger
We assess the Federal Court's decision to overrule competition regulators to back $15bn telecoms merger. On 13 February 2020, the Federal Court of …
A General Safety Provision - are we there yet??
It is looking increasingly likely that a ‘General Safety Provision’ for consumer products will be introduced into legislation in the near future. This …
ACCC continues focus on tech and essential services as part of broad ranging priorities
The ACCC’s 2020 enforcement priorities provide an insight into its focus areas and a preview of matters that are likely to develop over the course of …
Consumer Data Right: 2020 Update
Following extensive activity around the Consumer Data Right (CDR) throughout 2019, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) advised in …
Online harms and online safety: Is greater harmonisation on the horizon for Australia?
On 11 December 2019, the Government released a discussion paper on a proposed Online Safety Act (the Proposal) for consultation. The Proposal comes only …
The ACCC pilots its first ‘effect test’ in misuse of market power proceedings
On 6 December 2019, the ACCC launched its first enforcement proceedings under the new ‘effects test’ prohibition on misuse of market power. The …
The ACCC continues its push on personal information
The recommendations in the ACCC’s final report on loyalty schemes have implications for all businesses that collect and use personal informationThe …
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