“They are able to balance legal expertise with broader business acumen. They have a strong sense of collegiality and bring their best to the client.”
Client – Chambers Canada 2021
Competition disputes are technical, complex and often intense. They can land you in front of the Competition Tribunal or in court, including in civil and criminal matters. Resolving them successfully is critical to your business – and that’s our team’s sole focus. We collaborate closely with you to map out a strategy, minimize risk and manage and litigate the dispute. And whether a matter is settled inside or outside the courtroom, our lawyers advocate fearlessly to achieve the best outcome for you.
Our experience in defending cutting-edge cases – for companies as diverse as Mars, Staples and Google – is grounded in the deep expertise of our unrivalled Competition group, headed by a former Commissioner of Competition. Whether you’re facing a contested merger or a dispute around price-fixing, bid-rigging, misleading advertising or abuse of dominance, our team works alongside you to defend your interests. We’ve acted as counsel in numerous cases for and against the Competition Bureau and can provide valuable insights into the enforcement approach taken by the Bureau in Canada, as well as by other regulators internationally.
Successfully acted for Shaw Communications in landmark trial and appellate proceedings in which the Government of Canada challenged the company’s C$26-billion merger with Rogers Communications, the largest contested merger case ever heard in this country. This case was named the #1 business decision of 2023 by Law360 Canada and one of Lexpert’s Top 10 Business Decisions of 2023.
Acted for Keurig Canada Inc. in a follow-on class action brought relating to advertisements of the recyclability of single-serve, single-use plastic beverage capsules known as K-Cup pods.
