Philip Aitken
Herbert Smith Freehills LLP
Articles
ACCC continues focus on tech and essential services as part of broad ranging priorities
Australia - February 26 2020 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…
East Coast Gas Inquiry final report
Australia - April 27 2016 On 22 April 2016, the ACCC released its final report following its inquiry into the competitiveness of the wholesale gas industry…
ACCC recommends new coverage test focussed on market power
Australia - April 27 2016 Gas producers and pipeline operators have had to operate in an industry undergoing substantial change in recent years. In relation to gas…
ACCC releases enforcement priorities for 2014
Australia - March 27 2014 The ACCC recently released its 2014 compliance and Enforcement Policy. This policy gives some insight into current ACCC investigations as well as the…
Code red: IP licence held to be a franchise
Australia - June 21 2012 The Franchising Code of Conduct may apply to a licensing or distribution agreement in circumstances where the principal retains some control over the marketing of the product.
