Chambers Review

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Competition/Antitrust - Nationwide - Canada

2
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.

Work Highlights

  • 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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Notable Practitioners

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Randal T Hughes
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Randal T Hughes
1
Band 1

Randal Hughes boasts a broad competition law practice. He has a particularly notable strength in competition law litigation, representing clients in allegations of bid rigging and price fixing.

He is excellent at assessing liability and protecting clients' interests in multi-jurisdictional matters.

He is always responsive and practical.

He can give very straightforward advice on complicated matters.

His strategic perspective, vast experience and deep legal knowledge makes him the go-to competition lawyer for the big cases.

Emrys Davis
2
Emrys Davis
2
Band 2

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.

Emrys provided business-minded guidance on the issues.

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

Adam Kalbfleisch
3
Adam Kalbfleisch
3
Band 3

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.

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

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

Zirjan Derwa
4
Zirjan Derwa
4
Band 4
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.

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

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

Ranked Lawyers at
Bennett Jones LLP

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Nationwide - Canada

Competition/Antitrust

Adam Kalbfleisch
3
Adam Kalbfleisch
3
Band 3
Randal T Hughes
3
Randal T Hughes
3
Band 3
Zirjan Derwa
4
Zirjan Derwa
4
Band 4
Competition/Antitrust: Litigators

Randal T Hughes
1
Randal T Hughes
1
Band 1
Emrys Davis
2
Emrys Davis
2
Band 2