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Bennett Jones LLP

Competition/Antitrust

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We deliver unmatched competition and antitrust counsel in Canada and abroad, guiding clients through merger reviews, foreign investment and complex enforcement matters with insight and credibility.

Our Competition/Antitrust Group includes the most recent former Commissioner of the Competition Bureau, several former Bureau and Department of Justice officials and the foremost competition counsel in the country. We regularly appear before and are retained to litigate on behalf of the Bureau. Our experience and credibility with the Bureau has afforded us a deep, seasoned understanding of the Bureau's priorities, concerns and enforcement orientation, and unique insights into how the Bureau conducts its investigations.

As the only Canadian law firm with competition law capability in Washington, DC, we advise US and international clients and law firms on the Canadian aspects of North American and global competition regulation and antitrust enforcement; reviews under the Investment Canada Act; and litigation matters including class action proceedings. Our clients rely on our anticipatory and pragmatic approach to guide them through complex merger and foreign investment review processes.

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Competition/Antitrust - Nationwide - Canada

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Bennett Jones is a well-known law firm with a strong reputation in the field of competition law, featuring well-established litigation expertise. The team possesses notable experience in handling cartel investigations, often defending clients in class actions alleging possible bid rigging or price fixing. The firm also represents clients in domestic and cross-border merger reviews and advises on foreign direct investment issues. It is a popular choice with clients from the FMCG, financial services and technology industries. It further benefits from the support of former Commissioner of Competition Melanie Aitken, who heads the team and advises on Canadian law from Washington, DC.

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Work Highlights

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  • Bennett Jones advised Schlumberger on all Canadian competition matters in relation to its proposed USD7.75 billion acquisition of ChampionX.

Strengths

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  • The team has deep knowledge of our business and history to help work through complex situations.

    Competition/Antitrust respondentCanada

  • The firm has a strong depth of expertise.

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  • The Bennett Jones team is responsive, practical and terrific.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Emrys Davis
    Emrys Davis

    Emrys Davis

    Co-head of the firm's class actions practice, Emrys Davis often defends high-profile clients in class actions concerning allegations of price fixing and other allegations of anti-competitive behaviour.

    • He is always excellent, responsive and provides practical counsel.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentCanada

    • Emrys provided business-minded guidance on the issues.

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    • He has specific market knowledge in our industry and has good understanding of the government restrictions that apply to us.

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  • Adam Kalbfleisch
    Adam Kalbfleisch

    Adam Kalbfleisch

    Adam Kalbfleisch is a Toronto-based competition lawyer who continues to impress with his work on a high volume of cross-border merger and foreign investment mandates. He is active on transactions in a number of key sectors, including energy, mining and technology.

    • Adam provides consistently excellent advice and service.

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    • He is great to work with and is always able to answer my technical questions, as well as provide legal guidance.

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    • He is very down-to-earth and a clear communicator. He lays out risk well and gives us clear, actionable directions.

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  • Zirjan Derwa
    Zirjan Derwa

    Zirjan Derwa

    Zirjan Derwa is held in high esteem for advising clients from the financial services and technology sectors on merger clearance and foreign direct investment mandates.

    • He takes the time to guide you through the process. He's very thorough and never leaves you wondering.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentCanada

    • Zirjan has a very high level of understanding of Canadian competition issues.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentCanada

    • Zirjan is simply a great lawyer who is knowledgeable, responsive and easy to work with.

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