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Bennett Jones LLP

Competition/Antitrust

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Bennett Jones LLP

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Competition/Antitrust - 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 firm has a strong depth of expertise.

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

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

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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.

    • Emrys provided business-minded guidance on the issues.

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

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

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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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  • 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.

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

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

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

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  • Melanie Aitken
    Melanie Aitken

    Melanie Aitken

    Melanie Aitken is based in Washington, DC, and is recognised for her considerable expertise advising on competition and antitrust matters in the Canadian market.
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