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Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP

Competition/Antitrust

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Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP

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Competition/Antitrust - Nationwide - Canada

Band 5

What the Team is Known For
Cassels Brock & Blackwell offers a solid track record in competition litigation, particularly representing defendants in class actions around alleged price fixing. In addition to its activity in contentious matters, the law firm also assists clients with obtaining Competition Act and Investment Canada Act clearance for corporate transactions.
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Work Highlights

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  • Cassels Brock & Blackwell acted for SilverCrest Metals as global lead competition counsel in its USD1.7 billion acquisition by Coeur Mining.

Notable Practitioners

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  • Christopher Hersh
    Christopher Hersh

    Christopher Hersh

    Christopher Hersh has experience in merger filings and competition compliance matters. He is regularly engaged by clients in the energy sector for regulatory and policy advice.

    • He is very pragmatic and open to working with the client.

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    • Christopher's attention to detail and deep expertise make him our trusted subject matter expert and he is deeply knowledgeable about our business.

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    • He has a very strong customer service mindset.

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  • Davit D. Akman
    Davit D. Akman

    Davit D. Akman

    Davit Akman handles merger clearance mandates and defends clients in class actions concerning possible cartels, particularly in the pharmaceutical, critical minerals and electronics industries.

    • He is very timely and knows his subject matter well.

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