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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 …
ACCC’s inquiry into the supply of retail FX services – Final Report
On 2 September 2019, the ACCC released the final report of the ACCC’s inquiry into the supply of foreign currency conversion services (FX services) in …
Accessing a deregistered policyholder’s cover, and the need to consider exclusions carefully in context
A recent case1 in the financial services sector illustrates that: A counterparty being deregistered is not the endpoint for insurance claims. …
Pfizer beats the ACCC again – implications for pharma
The Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia has dismissed an appeal by the ACCC against an earlier judgment in relation to pharmaceutical company …
New Australian Guidelines for Self-Reporting Foreign Bribery
The Commonwealth Department of Public Prosecutions (CDPP) and the Australian Federal Police (AFP) have issued a set of joint Guidelines dealing with …
Herbert Smith Freehills acts for Tabcorp in second successful authorisation application to acquire Tatts
The Australian Competition Tribunal has today granted authorisation to Tabcorp Holdings Limited, represented by Herbert Smith Freehills, to acquire the …
ACCC v Medibank Private Limited: Court finds no misrepresentation in regards to out-of-pocket medical expenses
The Federal Court has found against the ACCC in considering changes to Medibank’s coverage for certain out-of-pocket expenses and related representations …
HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS ASSISTS TABCORP IN SECURING COMPETITION APPROVAL FOR LANDMARK A$11 BILLION MERGER WITH TATTS GROUP
Herbert Smith Freehills is proud to be the primary legal adviser to Tabcorp Holdings Ltd in its bid to achieve a momentous A$11 billion merger with Tatts …
Herbert Smith Freehills acts for Tabcorp in successful authorisation application to acquire Tatts
The Australian Competition Tribunal has granted Tabcorp Holdings Limited (Tabcorp), represented by Herbert Smith Freehills, authorisation to acquire …
ACCC takes action against franchisors under Franchising Code
The ACCC has taken action under the Franchising Code of Conduct, signalling a clear warning to franchisors that protection of franchisees and small …
Regulatory reform to the advertising of medicines and medical devices
The Australian Government has announced that the regulation of medicines and medical devices advertising is to be changed. Given recent examples of …
High Court Rules that principal/agent pricing agreements can be illegal price-fixing
The High Court has upheld the ACCC’s appeal in the Flight Centre case, finding that Flight Centre attempted to induce price-fixing arrangements with …
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