Michael Laskey
Canada Guide 2025
Band 3 : Competition/Antitrust
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About
Provided by Michael Laskey
Practice Areas
Mike Laskey is a partner in the Competition & Foreign Investment Group. His practice focuses on the review of transactions under the Competition Act and the Investment Canada Act.
Under the Competition Act, Mike regularly advises clients on the competition law risks of complex and high-profile transactions. Mike leads competition law reviews of some of the most involved transactions in Canada. Mike works with the Competition Bureau to resolve difficult and novel competition issues and negotiate complex remedial agreements. In addition to the review of transactions, Mike also advises clients on compliance matters (including compliance training and internal investigations) and provides guidance on misleading advertising issues.
Under the Investment Canada Act, Mike advises on precedent-setting economic, cultural and national security matters for clients across a broad range of industries. Mike also works with government relations and public relations advisors to secure approval for high-profile and complex transactions.
Chambers Review
Canada
Michael Laskey is a highly rated lawyer in the Canadian competition Bar, with an impressive track record of handling complex cross-border mergers and regulatory reviews.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Michael is incredibly strong, both technically and from a business perspective, and a quick study in terms of understanding business needs and drivers. He is a pleasure to deal with."
"Michael is super creative, an out-of-the-box thinker and super practical. He intuitively grasps what our business objectives are."
"Michael is very experienced, has excellent judgement and has a strong ability to guide his clients through the competition process."
"Michael is extremely practical, strategic and efficient. He's creative in his thinking and very proactive."
"He is a true superstar."
"Michael is incredibly strong, both technically and from a business perspective, and a quick study in terms of understanding business needs and drivers. He is a pleasure to deal with."
"Michael is super creative, an out-of-the-box thinker and super practical. He intuitively grasps what our business objectives are."
"Michael is very experienced, has excellent judgement and has a strong ability to guide his clients through the competition process."
"Michael is extremely practical, strategic and efficient. He's creative in his thinking and very proactive."
"He is a true superstar."
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