Clifford Chance has recruited an antitrust partner for its Sydney office.

David Poddar was previously a Sydney partner for rival British Magic Circle firm Allen & Overy. While there, he advised London-based brewing company SABMiller Plc. on antitrust aspects of its 2011 acquisition of Australia’s Foster’s Group. Last year, he also represented Emirates airline on the antitrust implications of its proposed strategic partnership with Qantas Airways Ltd.