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.
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.
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
- “Leading Lawyer - Competition/Antitrust” Chambers Global Guide, 2011-2012
- “Richard Flitcroft truly knows his stuff... and is highly recommended” Asia Pacific Legal 500, 2010/11
- “Endorsed in Competition and Antitrust” PLC Which Lawyer 2011
- “Recommended Individual – Competition / Antitrust” PLC Which Lawyer 2012
Richard's Thinking
-
ACCC v Google – Competitors’ names, sponsored links and who is in control?
13th April 2012
On 3 April 2012, the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia delivered a landmark decision in the long running proceedings between the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) and Google Inc.
More -
Competition changes on the horizon
23rd September 2011
In the October sittings, Parliament will likely pass two pieces of legislation that will have varying impacts on the competition landscape in Australia.
More -
Price signalling through the hub and spoke
25th August 2011
If the price signalling prohibitions come to apply to your industry, then any disclosure of price or strategic information will raise the risk of contravention and require examination.
More
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