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Robert Walker
Partner at Allens
Robert Walker is a Partner at Allens, specializing in competition and consumer law. He has a robust practice that includes handling ACCC (Australian Competition and Consumer Commission) merger clearances for both domestic and international deals, as well as antitrust and consumer protection investigations and litigation. His expertise extends to advising major corporations across various sectors, including financial services, technology, telecommunications, healthcare, and energy.12
Walker has significant experience in high-profile ACCC inquiries, particularly in the tech sector and payments, and he is recognized for his strategic insights in these areas. His background includes seven years at Linklaters LLP in London and Brussels, which has contributed to his global perspective on competition law. He is acknowledged by legal directories such as Chambers and Partners and Asia-Pacific Legal 500 for his expertise and is described by clients as a knowledgeable and detail-oriented litigator.14
In addition to his legal practice, Walker has completed post-graduate training in competition economics and holds degrees from the University of Melbourne and Sciences-Po, Paris. He is actively involved in advising on significant merger clearances and antitrust litigation, making him a prominent figure in the Australian legal landscape.13
