Australian law firm Addisons is delighted to announce the appointment of highly regarded competition, antitrust and regulatory lawyer Belinda Harvey as a Partner.
Belinda is a highly regarded adviser to domestic and international clients on complex merger clearances, competition law compliance, regulatory investigations, foreign investment approvals and strategic commercial transactions. She has particular experience advising clients in the consumer and retail, pharmaceutical, financial services, technology, manufacturing, energy and infrastructure sectors.
Welcoming Belinda to the firm, Addisons Managing Partner Robert Kerr said, “We are thrilled to welcome Belinda to Addisons. Her appointment further strengthens our support to clients navigating an increasingly complex regulatory environment, particularly Australia’s evolving merger control regime and heightened regulatory scrutiny across a range of sectors.”
Belinda regularly advises on high-profile domestic and cross-border transactions, including competitive takeovers and a range of significant competition clearance matters across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. She will work closely with longstanding Addisons competition law partner Laura Hartley and the broader Addisons M&A team.
Belinda’s standing in the market is reflected by her ongoing recognition in leading legal directories and industry publications. She has been ranked in Chambers Asia-Pacific for Competition/Antitrust for five consecutive years and was shortlisted for Global Competition Review’s Dealmaker of the Year in 2025.
Commenting on her appointment, Belinda said, “I am excited to be joining Addisons at a time of significant change in Australia’s competition and regulatory landscape.
Addisons has a strong reputation for delivering commercial, partner-led advice and building long-term client relationships. I look forward to working with the firm’s clients and talented team.”
About Addisons’ Competition/Antitrust & Consumer practice
Addisons’ respected and experienced lawyers work closely with clients’ teams on all competition and consumer matters, providing tailored guidance on regulatory and compliance matters, deal structuring, commercial arrangements, marketing and advertising, and public communications as needed.
We advise international and domestic organisations and brand owners on compliance, provide training and practical and strategic advice to help avoid breaches, and represent clients facing allegations of anti-competitive conduct or breaches of consumer law. We are known for being accessible, commercially minded and responsive to clients’ transaction timetables. We get things done for clients, partnering with them to solve complex regulatory challenges and to deliver results.
Clients planning mergers or acquisitions appreciate our ability to provide integrated regulatory and M&A advice to ensure all aspects of their planned deals are considered, transactions are streamlined, and any obstacles addressed early.