Aldo has over 35 years’ experience as a trusted advisor to major multinational and ASX listed companies on investigations, cartels, mergers and day-to-day competition and consumer law matters.
Aldo is a preeminent lawyer who has acted in landmark civil cartel cases, defended clients in relation to misuse of market power, exclusive dealing, concerted practices and consumer law investigations and prosecutions, and is an expert on access and regulatory matters.
Aldo successfully advised clients on obtaining ACCC clearance for significant transactions including Qantas and Emirates, Air NZ, China Eastern and Ruralco. Aldo has been ranked in Chambers & Partners.
Work highlights
Qantas
Obtained authorisations for Emirates and China Eastern Alliances, clearance in Australia for Air NZ. Successfully defended misuse of market power prosecution, defended global air freight cartel prosecution and subsequent class action.
Ramsay Healthcare
General competition advisor and successfully defended misuse of market power prosecution.
Prysmian
General strategic advisor and successfully defended cartel prosecutions and investigations.
St Vincents and Catholic Health Alliance
General strategic advisor and successfully obtained authorisations.
Covid collaborations
Hospitals;
Transport;
Medical.
Adelaide University
Australia’s first ever university merger; merger with University of SA.