Our lawyers practising in the trade practices and competition area are skilled in advising and representing both private clients and government-owned corporations. 

   

The firm has provided this support to clients claiming the benefit of consumer protection provisions in trade practices and fair trading legislation. We have also pursued claims against corporations for misleading and deceptive conduct, unfair pricing practices and breaches of the franchising code of conduct.  

 

The firm also regularly advises its local authority, government-owned corporation and corporate clients in respect 

of their rights and obligations under these laws. This includes representing  clients on applications to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and the State and Federal courts.