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Transportation: Rail & Road

Nationwide - Canada

10 Years Ranked

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Provided by François Tougas

Canada

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François Tougas practices competition/antitrust law and policy, including in the transportation sector. In his transportation practice, he counsels parties before the Canadian Transportation Agency, the Competition Bureau, governments and legislatures in connection with strategic and competitive supply chain initiatives. In dealings between rail freight shippers, carriers and terminals, he represents parties in negotiations, regulatory and contested proceedings, mergers & acquisitions, infrastructure development, and other transactional matters. His clients include shippers, receivers, terminals and other rail users, regional and short-line railways, investors, including private equity and permanent capital vehicles, transportation authorities and municipalities in their dealings with railways, marine and inland port authorities, and other supply chain participants. He is regularly engaged in legislative and regulatory policy efforts in the rail sector before Parliament, federal government bodies, and commissions. In his competition practice, François primarily represents merging parties in industries such as forestry, mining, transportation, manufacturing and technology. He is Adjunct Professor of Competition Law and Policy at Allard Hall, University of British Columbia, is a frequent lecturer and writer in rail economics and regulatory finance and has been recognized by peer-reviewed ranking services and journals for his work in both transportation and competition law.

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Transportation: Rail & Road - Nationwide - Canada

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François Tougas is recognised for his experience in regulatory proceedings before the CTA, as well as in general commercial negotiations involving major railways and shippers. He is based in Vancouver.

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