Matthews Law is proud to announce its involvement in a new life-saving system, which provides emergency services with the probable location of a caller when they dial 111 from a mobile phone.
We are proud to announce that Matthews Law has been named Regulations & Access Law Firm of the Year in LawyerIssue Awards, 2017. About LawyerIssue Awards: LawyerIssue provides a valued insight into the legal sector and shine a spotlight on many of the trending issues. The global awards honour the firms and individuals which have displayed excellence …
The Commission has sent a Letter of Unresolved Issues to Vodafone New Zealand Limited (Vodafone NZ) and Sky Network Television Limited (SKY) in relation to their proposed New Zealand merger.
Commission brings 7 high profile fair trading cases in as many weeks The Commerce Commission (Commission) has brought proceedings against 7 (mostly) well-known companies – peer-to-peer lender Harmoney, Youi, Trustpower, 123 Mart, Budge, Godfreys and Bike Barn – since 1 August this year, alleging various breaches of the Fair Trading Act 1986 (FTA). A number …
Further consolidation in the media sector Two high profile mergers have been announced in the last few months, representing further consolidation in the media, telecommunications and content space in New Zealand. Both mergers are conditional on Commerce Commission (Commission) approval.
The Food Act 2014 (FA) comes into force today, replacing the Food Act 1981. The aim of the FA is to promote food safety by focusing on food production processes rather than the premises where food is prepared. The FA introduces higher penalties (up to $500,000 for companies and $100,000 for individuals) for breaches and …
Andrew Matthews has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the Eighth Edition of The Best Lawyers in New Zealand in the practice areas of Competition and Consumer Law and Regulatory Practice. Andrew has been recognised as a top lawyer in the area of Competition and Consumer Law since 2014, and the firm is …
Matthews Law has been ranked as a leading firm in competition/antitrust in the Chambers Asia-Pacific 2016 Guide. The Guide describes our firm, established in 2013, as a “Notable competition law boutique that is sought out for its depth of expertise on merger clearances, cartel investigations and regulatory and consumer protection law. Its sector expertise spans …