New Zealand
competition law specialists

We are leading New Zealand competition law specialists. We work with you to achieve your goals by providing the highest quality competition law advice and advocacy combined with market leading service.

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Our experience and expertise set us apart

A&B Competition Lawyers combines the knowledge, experience, and expertise of two of New Zealand’s best competition law specialists. We have advised on most of the major competition law matters that have shaped New Zealand’s competition law over the past 25 years.

From major New Zealand and multinational corporations to small local businesses, our clients trust us to deliver the clear, expert advice they need to achieve their goals.

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David Blacktop and Neil Anderson bring immense, industry-leading technical expertise but match it with a no-nonsense and highly pragmatic approach.

— Chambers Asia Pacific 2025

A&B Competition Lawyers provide a fantastic, simple, no-frills approach that is easy for boards to follow and compelling to regulators.

— Chambers Asia Pacific 2026

Neil is "a very capable, highly regarded practitioner with experience across all sectors I definitely rate him".

— Chambers Asia Pacific 2021

David is "highly recommended" for his "ability to draw on his considerable experience to provide straightforward advice".

— Chambers Asia Pacific 2021

Neil’s advice is pragmatic and his creative thinking helps us to solve novel and difficult issues.

— Chambers Asia Pacific 2021

David is a "genuine expert with a phenomenal work ethic"

— Chambers Asia Pacific 2021

Neil is “a very capable, highly regarded practitioner with experience across all sectors I definitely rate him."

— Chambers Asia Pacific 2021

David is "highly recommended" for his "ability to draw on his considerable experience to provide straightforward advice."

— Chambers Asia Pacific 2021

Pragmatic, straightforward, and effective

We are focused on providing specialist advice and advocacy that is pragmatic, straightforward, and effective. 

We provide the highest quality advice on all competition law matters, including mergers, cartels, restrictive trade practices, abuse of market power, market studies, economic and sector specific regulation, consumer law, and competition policy. 

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Our approach 

We are dedicated to achieving excellent results for our clients and to having clients that love working with us.

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