Philip Aitken
Herbert Smith Freehills LLP
Articles
The ACCC consults on sweeping reforms for digital markets
Australia - March 3 2022 The ACCC has formally opened consultations on whether Australia’s competition and consumer law regime (including merger laws) needs digital…
ACCC proposals on regulatory reform for digital platforms expected soon
Australia - October 27 2022 Digital platforms remain squarely on the agenda of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), as the five-year Digital Platform…
First custodial sentences for cartel conduct in Australia
Australia - June 16 2022 Last week, the first custodial sentences were handed down in relation to contraventions of Australia’s criminal cartel laws, with custodial sentences…
Higher penalties and strengthened unfair contract terms regime under amendments to Australian Competition and Consumer Law
Australia - November 11 2022 The Federal Government has amended the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) to increase maximum penalties for contraventions of Australia’s…
Australia's competition watchdog floats sweeping reform for digital markets
Australia - March 3 2022 ACCC consults on more robust approach to digital players as regulators square up to tech giants The ACCC has formally opened consultations on whether…
