Dany H Assaf
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Provided by Dany H Assaf
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Involved in many of Canada’s highest-profile competition and foreign investment transactions, investigations and reviews, Dany brings seasoned advice and a long history of experience advising on all aspects of competition law and its practical administration to clients in Canada and internationally, including in the developing area of competition policy in big tech and digital innovation.
Dany is co-chair of the firm’s Competition and Foreign Investment Review Practice and advises international and domestic clients on all aspects of competition law and foreign investment matters, including in the area of national security reviews.
Canadian and multinational clients rely on Dany’s advice on all aspects of competition law and foreign investment matters under the Investment Canada Act, including notably acting on the DuPont/Dow merger, the Supreme Court of Canada Tervita efficiencies case, the Interac case (Canadian bank payments system), GE/Honeywell and Rio Tinto/Alcan.
Dany also advises clients in both the private and the public sectors on Middle East investment and capital market matters. He speaks both English and Arabic fluently.
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Dany Assaf is noted for his experienced handling of both domestic and cross-border merger clearance files. He also provides guidance to clients in regulatory compliance and enforcement.
"He provides timely and proactive advice at both the strategic and tactical level." "Dany is extremely practical and client-focused in his responsiveness and advice. He takes an area of law that can be fairly technical and makes it digestible and easy to navigate."
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Torys Quarterly: As the pandemic accelerates digital transformation, competition risk mounts for
The technological transformation disrupting financial services has been accelerated by the challenges posed by COVID-19. This article examines some of the lessons learned from within the industry and how to mitigate evolving issues and competition risks as the economy moves forward.
Torys Quarterly: As the pandemic accelerates digital transformation, competition risk mounts for
The technological transformation disrupting financial services has been accelerated by the challenges posed by COVID-19. This article examines some of the lessons learned from within the industry and how to mitigate evolving issues and competition risks as the economy moves forward.