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Competition/Antitrust: Litigators | Canada

Nationwide - Canada

Chambers’ coverage of Competition and Antitrust covers the body of laws that prohibits anti-competitive behaviour (monopoly) and unfair business practices. This includes practices that hurt business, consumers, or both, or that generally violate standards of ethical behaviour. Antitrust litigation and M&A-related competition work, such as merger control, are also covered by this section.

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  1. John Rook KC
    Affleck Greene McMurtry LLP | Competition/Antitrust: Litigators
    2026 | Senior Statespeople
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Band 1

  1. Katherine L Kay
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    Katherine L Kay
    Stikeman Elliott LLP
    Stikeman Elliott LLP | Competition/Antitrust: Litigators
    2026 | Band 1 | 11 Years Ranked

    Katherine Kay stands out for her experience defending clients in high-profile class actions involving allegations of price fixing and misleading advertising.

  2. Linda M Plumpton
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    Linda M Plumpton
    Torys LLP
    Torys LLP | Competition/Antitrust: Litigators
    2026 | Band 1 | 11 Years Ranked

    Linda Plumpton is an outstanding antitrust litigator who represents clients in class action proceedings arising from potential breaches of the Competition Act, with notable experience in price-fixing allegations.

  3. Randal T Hughes
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    Randal T Hughes
    Bennett Jones LLP
    Bennett Jones LLP | Competition/Antitrust: Litigators
    2026 | Band 1 | 11 Years Ranked

    Randal Hughes boasts a broad competition law practice. He has a particularly notable strength in competition law litigation, representing clients in allegations of bid rigging and price fixing.

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Band 2

  1. David W Kent
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    David W Kent
    McMillan LLP
    McMillan LLP | Competition/Antitrust: Litigators
    2026 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked

    David Kent frequently defends clients in high-value class actions alleging bid rigging and price-fixing. He is particularly popular with clients in the technology sector.

  2. Eliot N Kolers
    2
    Eliot N Kolers
    Stikeman Elliott LLP
    Stikeman Elliott LLP | Competition/Antitrust: Litigators
    2026 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked

    Eliot Kolers represents clients in disputes over alleged price fixing, including defending interested parties in class actions.

  3. Emrys Davis
    2
    Emrys Davis
    Bennett Jones LLP
    Bennett Jones LLP | Competition/Antitrust: Litigators
    2026 | Band 2 | 7 Years Ranked

    Co-head of the firm's class actions practice, Emrys Davis often defends high-profile clients in class actions concerning allegations of price fixing and other allegations of anti-competitive behaviour.

  4. Nikiforos Iatrou
    2
    Nikiforos Iatrou
    McCarthy Tétrault LLP
    McCarthy Tétrault LLP | Competition/Antitrust: Litigators
    2026 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked

    Nikiforos Iatrou frequently represents high-profile e-commerce clients in competition law class actions, with a notable focus on allegations of price fixing or misleading advertising.

  5. Sandra A Forbes
    2
    Sandra A Forbes
    Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
    Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP | Competition/Antitrust: Litigators
    2026 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked

    Sandra Forbes is well-regarded for her ability to represent defendants in competition class actions, with a particular focus on disputes concerning allegations of price-fixing.

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Band 3

  1. Antonio Di Domenico
    3
    Antonio Di Domenico
    Fasken
    Fasken | Competition/Antitrust: Litigators
    2026 | Band 3 | 7 Years Ranked

    Antonio Di Domenico defends clients in class action proceedings concerning allegations of price-fixing and anti-competitive behaviour in the pharmaceutical and technology sectors.

  2. Caitlin Sainsbury
    3
    Caitlin Sainsbury
    Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
    Borden Ladner Gervais LLP | Competition/Antitrust: Litigators
    2026 | Band 3 | 7 Years Ranked

    Caitlin Sainsbury defends clients accused of price fixing and other anti-competitive conduct in class action proceedings. She currently serves as the firm's Toronto head of the class actions practice group.

  3. Casey W Halladay
    3
    Casey W Halladay
    McCarthy Tétrault LLP
    McCarthy Tétrault LLP | Competition/Antitrust: Litigators
    2026 | Band 3 | 11 Years Ranked

    Casey Halladay represents clients before the Competition Bureau in the review of high-value acquisitions, as well as in investigations into possible abuses of dominance and price-fixing.

  4. Chantelle Cseh
    3
    Chantelle Cseh
    Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
    Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP | Competition/Antitrust: Litigators
    2026 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked

    Chantelle Cseh has experience representing defendants in class actions alleging involvement in price-fixing cartels.

  5. Christopher Naudie
    3
    Christopher Naudie
    Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
    Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Competition/Antitrust: Litigators
    2026 | Band 3 | 11 Years Ranked
    Christopher Naudie represents clients in Competition Bureau investigations and class action proceedings alleging anti-competitive behaviour.
  6. Randall J Hofley
    3
    Randall J Hofley
    Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
    Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Competition/Antitrust: Litigators
    2026 | Band 3 | 9 Years Ranked
    Randall Hofley represents clients in a number of competition law litigation matters, with a particular focus on class actions concerning allegations of price fixing. He frequently acts for defendants.
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Band 4

  1. Danielle Royal
    4
    Danielle Royal
    Stikeman Elliott LLP
    Stikeman Elliott LLP | Competition/Antitrust: Litigators
    2026 | Band 4 | 10 Years Ranked

    Danielle Royal is a skilled litigator with noted experience defending clients in class actions concerning allegations of anti-competitive behaviour in the pharmaceutical sector.

  2. Davit D. Akman
    4
    Davit D. Akman
    Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP
    Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP | Competition/Antitrust: Litigators
    2026 | Band 4 | 7 Years Ranked

    Davit Akman handles merger clearance mandates and defends clients in class actions concerning possible cartels, particularly in the pharmaceutical, critical minerals and electronics industries.

  3. Eric C Lefebvre
    4
    Eric C Lefebvre
    Norton Rose Fulbright
    Norton Rose Fulbright | Competition/Antitrust: Litigators
    2026 | Band 4 | 7 Years Ranked

    The Québec-based Eric Lefebvre enjoys a growing reputation for his role in high-profile price-fixing and market allocation class actions. He also represents clients in Competition Bureau investigations.

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    James Orr
    Orr Taylor LLP
    Orr Taylor LLP | Competition/Antitrust: Litigators
    2026 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked

    James Orr is a Toronto-based partner with many years of experience representing clients in competition class actions.

  5. Kevin Wright
    4
    Kevin Wright
    DLA Piper (Canada) LLP
    DLA Piper (Canada) LLP | Competition/Antitrust: Litigators
    2026 | Band 4 | 11 Years Ranked

    Kevin Wright is based in the Vancouver office of DLA Piper (Canada). He has a strong focus on defending clients in class actions concerning allegations of price-fixing and cartel involvement.

  6. Subrata Bhattacharjee
    4
    Subrata Bhattacharjee
    Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
    Borden Ladner Gervais LLP | Competition/Antitrust: Litigators
    2026 | Band 4 | 11 Years Ranked
    Subrata Bhattacharjee assists high-profile international clients with Competition Bureau reviews and FDI aspects of multi-jurisdictional mergers. He also advises technology companies and e-commerce companies on competition law compliance.
  7. W Michael G Osborne
    Cozen O'Connor | Competition/Antitrust: Litigators
    2026 | Band 4