Competition & Consumer Law

Stephens Lawyers & Consultants advises on all aspects of competition and consumer law.

In today’s competitive climate, business cannot afford the costs and reputational damage associated with anti-competitive and misleading or deceptive practices occasioned by failure to comply with the Competition and Consumer Act 2010.

Stephens Lawyers assists clients in adopting protective measures to minimise the risk of contravention of the competition and consumer laws including:

Review of advertising and marketing campaigns and product information and brochures
Review of manufacturer’s or supplier’s warranties
Review of contracts and terms and conditions for unfair contract terms and compliance with the law.
Audits of business practices for compliance with the Competition and Consumer Act 2010
Preparation of competition and consumer law compliance manuals
Preparation and delivery of training and compliance programs.

Stephens Lawyers also represents clients in competition and consumer law disputes and litigation ranging from claims involving misleading and deceptive conduct, defective products, consumer guarantees and manufacturer’s warranties, unfair contract terms, non-compliance with the Franchising Code of Conduct to anti-competitive conduct.

We also assist clients in responding to requests for information and investigations commenced by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (“ACCC”).