Services

  • Cartels

    Expert advice and advocacy for clients under investigation or prosecution by the Commerce Commission for alleged cartel conduct.

  • Competitor collaborations

    Clear, practical guidance on structuring compliant collaborations and assistance with obtaining Commerce Commission approvals, where required.

  • Misuse of Market Power

    Experienced handling of market power conduct matters, including advocacy for complaints and investigations.

  • Mergers and Acquisitions

    Specialist advice on merger control matters, including gun‑jumping risks, clean team arrangements, and engagement with the Commerce Commission.

  • Restrictive trade practices

    Advice on anticompetitive behaviour, such as product bundling, predatory pricing, the refusal or termination of supply, exclusive dealing and access terms.

  • Fair Trading and Consumer Law

    Guidance on Fair Trading Act obligations and evolving consumer law requirements to support ongoing compliance.

  • Compliance Audits and Training

    Delivery of tailored compliance audits and training programmes covering the Commerce Act, consumer law, and fair trading obligations.

  • Market Studies

    Advice on participating in market studies, managing regulatory risk and making submissions to the Commerce Commission.

  • Competition Policy

    Practical assistance with competition policy issues and support through legislative reform processes.

  • Corporate Advisory

    Expert assistance with complex commercial and regulatory matters.

  • Brand Protection

    Advice on intellectual property and brand protection, trade mark portfolio management and IP strategy.

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Anna Ryan is a specialist NZ competition barrister delivering expert advice and advocacy in competition consumer and commercial law.