Mark Toner, Partner

A competition and regulatory partner since 2007, Mark advises clients across the spectrum of key regulated network sectors of telecommunications, next-generation broadband networks, aviation, energy and broadcasting. This cross-industry experience allows clients to leverage wide experience and a detailed understanding of competition law, regulation and policy development as it applies across the network industries and across jurisdictions.

With qualifications in both law and economics, Mark also brings an integrated legal and economic understanding to regulatory and competition law advice and strategy. Mark advises on the regulatory implications of mergers and joint ventures, pricing practices, regulatory applications and changes to legislation. This also includes advising on the competition law implications of market characteristics such as vertical integration, natural monopolies and the presence of market entry barriers.

Mark’s practice extends beyond legal and regulatory advice to assisting clients engage with policy makers, politicians and regulators to ensure their interests are effectively represented before such decision makers.