Donald B Houston
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Named Canadian Competition “Lawyer of the Year” for 2019 by Best Lawyers.
Practice Areas
Competition law and litigation practice includes defending criminal prosecutions, Competition Tribunal proceedings and private actions, including class actions. Has frequently represented the Commissioner of Competition. Significant cartel and merger practice, both domestic and international. Extensive experience litigating Competition Tribunal cases. Adjunct Professor at Western University Law School.
Professional Memberships
Former Chair of CBA National Competition Law Section; member of the ABA and IBA.
Publications
“Litigating Competition Law in Canada”, LexisNexis, 2018 (contributing author); “Competition Law,” in Intellectual Property Disputes (Thomson/Carswell); “The Trial of an Action” 2nd ed, 1998, with the late Honourable John Sopinka.
Chambers Review
Canada
Donald Houston is an eminently respected member of the Canadian competition Bar, with an impressive career that has seen him represent clients in both regulatory enforcement and litigation. He also has significant experience in merger and investment review files.