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MLT Aikins LLP

Competition/Antitrust

Canada Guide 2026 : Nationwide - Canada

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MLT Aikins LLP

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MLT Aikins has a broad range of experience dealing with matters relating to Canadian competition laws. Our team will help you to understand and comply with competition laws, so that you can focus on running your business. Our lawyers have the experience to assess what issues are relevant and create a plan of action to address them. Whether your concerns are ongoing compliance issues or merger issues that arise when buying or selling a business, MLT Aikins can help.

Our competition law practice focuses on:

  • Advising businesses and trade associations on compliance issues including:
    • Helping to understand and not contravene the criminal provisions of the Competition Act
    • Helping to understand and not contravene the civil provisions of the Competition Act, including refusal to deal, resale price maintenance and deceptive marketing practices
  • Assisting businesses in navigating the Competition Bureau’s merger review process
  • Helping develop internal policies and protocols to help ensure compliance with competition laws

Chambers Review

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Competition/Antitrust - Nationwide - Canada

Band 5

What the Team is Known For

MLT Aikins boasts a significant presence in Western Canada, with offices spanning commercial centres in British Columbia, Alberta and other provinces. The competition law team draws upon deep experience in assisting clients with competition law concerns in the aviation, energy and mining industries. The law firm is well-positioned to assist businesses in achieving regulatory approvals for transactions and is often engaged to appear before the Competition Bureau.

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Work Highlights

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  • MLT Aikins acted as joint transaction counsel and legal advisor to Servus Credit Union in its merger with connectFirst. This combined organisation has over CAD30 billion in assets under administration.

Strengths

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  • The team has strong knowledge, contacts and experience.

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  • A very high care-factor is given to every matter by MLT Aikins.

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  • The team is fast, insightful and gives the right level of detail.

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  • MLT Aikins takes the time to understand the business and issues and identify solutions needed.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Joshua Krane
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    Joshua Krane

    Joshua Krane has a strong track record of securing Competition Bureau approval for mergers in an array of sectors, including aviation and technology.

    • Joshua is a thoughtful and sophisticated advocate who is ready to tackle any complex matter while offering business-minded solutions.

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    • He makes strategic recommendations that align with our company’s overall goals.

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    • Joshua makes things easy.

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