LAWYER PROFILE

Brian A Facey

Global 2026

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Competition/Antitrust

Canada

24 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Brian is one of the world's most highly regarded lawyers and a trusted advisor to senior counsel, management and CEOs. He is sought after for his judgment, experience, connections and ability to execute on complex matters. Recognized at the top of all the major ranking services, including as one of Canada‘s 25 most influential lawyers and repeatedly as Competition Lawyer of the Year, Canada.

Professional Memberships

Past Chair of the CBA Competition Law Section, founder of the CBA Foreign Investment Review Committee. Chair of Strategic Business Initiatives and member of Blakes’ Executive Committee.

Publications

Competition and Antitrust Laws in Canada: Mergers, Joint Ventures and Competition Collaborations; Competition and Antitrust Law: Canada and the United States; Investment Canada Act: Commentary and Annotation; Competition Act: Commentary and Annotation. Repeatedly cited by the Supreme Court of Canada and other leading Courts

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Competition/Antitrust - Canada

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Brian Facey remains a leading figure in the Canadian competition law market, often advising clients from the TMT and energy sectors on merger clearance filings for high-value transactions.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He is a calming influence in dealing with the regulators.
Competition/AntitrustChambers Global Guide
He is responsive and is able to provide us with guidance at the right level and execute it in real time.
Competition/AntitrustChambers Global Guide
Brian is in tune with the markets and seeks to understand our business.
Competition/AntitrustChambers Global Guide