Richard Flitcroft
Partner. Sydney.
+61 2 9210 6435 | richard.flitcroft@corrs.com.au | vCardWhen the law is focussed on competition, Richard Flitcroft is a clear leader.
His combination of litigation, advisory and transactional skills, and deep understanding of the Competition and Consumer Act, have given him high ranking in the legal stakes.
When the law is focussed on competition, Richard Flitcroft is a clear leader.
His combination of litigation, advisory and transactional skills, and deep understanding of the Competition and Consumer Act, have given him high ranking in the legal stakes.
Even the largest regulator in town, the ACCC, turns to Richard for advice on competition and consumer law issues, including litigation.
With expertise in merger clearance, commercial supply and distribution arrangements, joint ventures and agreements between competitors, he also advises private clients on ACCC investigations, cartel investigations and immunity applications.
Richard's Expertise
- Gavilon LLCs Advised on the competition aspects of its proposed acquisition of AWB Limited’s Geneva based trading operations, and the entry of a 50:50 joint venture with AWB Limited for its commodity (grain) trading business
- Andean Resources Advised in relation to competition aspects of the proposed acquisition by Goldcorp of its outstanding shares through a scheme of arrangement
- Huntsman Corporation Advised the global manufacturer of differentiated chemicals in its proposed acquisition of an equity interest in Tronox Inc, and associated Australian assets involved in the production and distribution of titanium dioxide.
- Primo Smallgoods’ acquisition of Hans Smallgoods Successfully obtained ACCC clearance for its acquisition of Hans Continental Smallgoods. This was the first ACCC clearance which accepted the failing firm argument in more than seven years.
- Boeing Inc’s acquisition of Insitu Pty Ltd Acted for Boeing in obtaining ACCC clearance for its global acquisition of Insitu, Inc, a leading global developer and manufacturer of unmanned aerial vehicles.
- Dell Advised Dell on a complex and detailed investigation by the ACCC into its business and consumer dealings.
What others say
- “Recognised as 'Leading Lawyer in Competition'” Chambers Global, 2011
- “Richard Flitcroft truly knows his stuff... and is highly recommended” Asia Pacific Legal 500, 2009, 2010 and 2011
- “Endorsed in Competition and Antitrust” PLC Which Lawyer 2011
Richard's Thinking
- Competition changes on the horizon 23rd September 2011
- Price signalling through the hub and spoke 25th August 2011
- Corrs In Brief: Price Signalling and Information Disclosure Prohibitions - some implications for the banking sector 16th August 2011
Richard's Leadership
- Law Council of Australia’s Competition and Consumer Committee Member
- American Bar Association – Anti-trust Section Member
- International Bar Association - Antitrust Committee
- Corrs’ Competition and Regulatory Group Head