The issue of “price gouging” is very topical – not just in New Zealand, but globally – as governments are effectively forced to reduce the competitive playing field in response to COVID-19. The New Zealand Government is acutely aware of the risk that essential businesses (eg supermarkets) might seek to take advantage of these unusual …
Andy Matthews and Gus Stewart have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 12th Edition of The Best Lawyers in New Zealand for their work in: Competition and Consumer Law (Andy & Gus); and Regulatory Practice (Andy). Andy has been recognised by Best Lawyers® for his work in Competition and Consumer Law since …
On 1st April 2020 Matthews Law started its 8th year in business as New Zealand’s leading specialist competition law firm.
In February the New Zealand Government announced its response to the Commerce Commission’s (Commission) 2019 Retail Fuel Market Study. The study was the first competition study under the new Commission powers so the Government response has been eagerly anticipated. The Commission made 11 recommendations. The Government: agreed with 6 recommendations, which will be implemented by …
On 17 December 2019, the Fair Trading Amendment Bill (Bill) was introduced, and on 12 February 2020 passed its first reading. The New Zealand Parliament is now inviting the public to make submissions on the Bill by 27 March 2020 [Update: Submissions now due 26 April 2020].
Matthews Law is delighted to announce the arrival of two new staff members: Genelle Seah as a solicitor, advising on competition, regulatory, trade practices and consumer protection law Danny Xie as a law clerk, assisting the senior lawyers and researching on competition and trade issues Genelle previously worked as a solicitor with Martelli McKegg and …
About us Matthews Law is a specialist competition law firm. We are internationally recognised market-leaders in competition law (antitrust), economic regulation and consumer law. We are also noted experts in TMT and aviation matters. We are involved in significant matters in our area, covering a range of contentious and non-contentious matters, from merger control, to …
Matthews Law and its lawyers have again been ranked as leaders in competition/antitrust in the Chambers Asia-Pacific 2020 Guide. The firm has maintained its ranking as a “Band 2” firm (since 2019), with Principal Andrew Matthews retaining his “Band 1” position (which he has held since 2006) and Special Counsel Gus Stewart being elevated to …
Matthews Law is pleased to announce that Andy Matthews has again been selected for inclusion in the 11th Edition of The Best Lawyers in New Zealand for his work in both Competition & Consumer Law and Regulatory Practice.
The Commerce (Criminalisation of Cartels) Amendment Bill (Bill) passed its Third Reading in New Zealand Parliament on 4 April 2019 and is expected to receive the Royal Assent imminently. It will come into force 2 years after the date of Royal Assent.