Competition/Antitrust

Oliver Borgers has cultivated a solid reputation in the Canadian competition market, with significant experience assisting clients with obtaining competition law clearance for high-value transactions.

"Oliver is very knowledgeable and practical."

Jason Gudofsky is highly regarded for his impressive experience advising clients on the merger clearance aspects of high-value, multi-jurisdictional corporate transactions. He also offers expertise in matters concerning foreign direct investment.

"Jason is very responsive, a specialist in his field and has provided a high standard of support across a number of transactions."

"Jason has great judgement and has provided excellent guidance throughout the process, helping us respond effectively to regulatory authorities and address their concerns."

"He is the crème de la crème of the Canadian competition Bar."

"He is first class."

"Jason Gudofsky is a very experienced, pragmatic lawyer who is very good to work with, and always provides very strong strategic insights and advice."

Nikiforos Iatrou frequently represents high-profile e-commerce clients in competition law class actions, with a notable focus on allegations of price fixing or misleading advertising.

"He is very responsible and always provides excellent guidance and advice."

"He has the skills to help us understand how things are moving and developing."

Casey Halladay represents clients before the Competition Bureau in the review of high-value acquisitions, as well as in investigations into possible abuses of dominance and price fixing.

"Casey has a rare combination of legal knowledge, practical experience with regulators, and an ability to understand our unique business needs, which allows him to provide targeted and useful advice."

"Casey is really responsive and commercial, with excellent client skills. He is very plugged into the local regulators and understands how Canadian law fits into the wider picture."

Deborah Salzberger advises clients on the competition and foreign direct investment aspects of high-value corporate transactions.

"Deborah Salzberger is a force of nature. She is super smart with a great sense of direction and humour. She is amazingly organised and positive, and entirely focused on client goals and interests."

"Deborah helped us guide our team to prepare a complex filing and provided excellent support in our interactions with regulatory authorities."

"We could not have asked for better or more timely advice and assistance. Her insights on the approach that would be taken by the Competition Tribunal were accurate and helpful."

"She is a top-notch merger control expert with deep experience in front of the CCB."

"She is a pleasure to work with and a great partner to her clients."

Montréal-based Dominic Thérien is a respected competition law expert with expertise in merger reviews, misleading advertising and bid rigging investigations.

"Dominic has a tactical and strategic approach, specifically with the regulator. His elite ability to figure out what the regulator will likely do makes him exceptional business partner."

Michael Caldecott assists clients with obtaining Competition Bureau approval for sale and purchase agreements and other high-value transactional matters.

"Michael's ability to navigate the various competition issues we had to deal with was outstanding."

"Michael is an excellent lawyer. He excels at substance, client service and strong advocacy."

"I am grateful for his timely and on-point advice and for helping us to bring the transaction to close."