Monday, 1 July 2024
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD hour
Chair
Chris Linton, Consultant, Duncan Cotterill
Competition and Consumer Law Update
In this session you will cover recent legislative changes, case law updates and Commerce Commission guidance in the competition and consumer space, including:
- Unfair contract terms
- Greenwashing
- Removal of the IP exception from the Commerce Act
- New misuse of market power test in the Commerce Act
- The Commerce Commission's collaboration and sustainability guidelines.
Presented by Alicia Murray, Partner, Matthews Law
Learning Objective:
- Gain a deeper understanding of the latest legislative changes in competition and consumer law
*Original Content was created in March 2024
Presenters
Alicia Murray, Partner, Matthews LawAlicia Murray is a commercial litigator with over 20 years experience. Alicia has particular experience in competition law, fair trading act and other related consumer-focused legislation. Alicia has recently joined Matthews Law, a specialist competition law firm, where she advises clients on all competition law issues, including investigations, mergers and acquisitions and compliance. Alicia has strong court experience, and experience with alternative forms of dispute resolution and has assisted clients with investigations by the Commerce Commission or the Financial Markets Authorith under the Commerce Act, Fair Trading Act and Credit Contract and Consumer Finance Act, Financial Markets Conduct Act or Financial Advisers Act. She has a depth of experience dealing with regulators and helping clients to navigate complex issues.
Chris Linton, Consultant, Duncan Cotterill
Chris Linton is a senior corporate, commercial, and technology specialist, with extensive experience advising on complex transactions, regulatory issues, and technology-driven businesses. She has held Partner roles at national law firms and a corporate commercial boutique, and practised in London with leading global firm Linklaters, advising on cross-border M&A, joint ventures, and financing transactions. Chris recently founded Beacon Law to deliver strategic, practical, and outcome-focused advice across corporate advisory, M&A, foreign investment, governance, and technology law, including gaming, blockchain / fintech, and digital platforms, and related regulatory matters. She advises New Zealand and international corporates, public sector entities, investors, and technology businesses. Chris also serves as Honorary Consul for Finland in Auckland, President of the New Zealand Scandinavia Business Association, and in several governance roles.
