Competition/Antitrust
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
Band 2
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Bennett Jones is a well-known law firm with a strong reputation in the field of competition law, featuring well-established litigation expertise. The team possesses notable experience in handling cartel investigations, often defending clients in class actions alleging possible bid rigging or price fixing. The firm also represents clients in domestic and cross-border merger reviews and advises on foreign direct investment issues. It is a popular choice with clients from the FMCG, financial services and technology industries. It further benefits from the support of former Commissioner of Competition Melanie Aitken, who co-heads the team and advises on Canadian law from Washington, DC.
Work Highlights
- Bennett Jones advised Schaeffler AG on all Canadian competition and foreign investment matters relating to its proposed combination with Vitesco Technologies.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Bennett Jones consistently provides expert, timely and practical advice."
"The team is always available and organised to meet our needs."
"The team is incredibly knowledgeable and extremely well connected with the Bureau."
"The lawyers understand our business and balance their advice with our objectives."
"The lawyers were on top of our situation from the moment we engaged them."
"Bennett Jones consistently provides expert, timely and practical advice."
"The team is always available and organised to meet our needs."
"The team is incredibly knowledgeable and extremely well connected with the Bureau."
"The lawyers understand our business and balance their advice with our objectives."
"The lawyers were on top of our situation from the moment we engaged them."
Notable Practitioners
Randal Hughes boasts a broad competition law practice. He has particularly notable strength in competition law litigation, representing clients in allegations of bid rigging and price fixing.
"Randal was an absolutely critical part of our team. He had extensive relationships within the Bureau and was the primary driver of the strategy that ultimately led us to an extremely positive outcome."
"His commitment to our account and legal matters is clear and we feel we are made a priority. His knowledge and ability to achieve objectives effectively instil confidence that we are in good hands."
Adam Kalbfleisch is a Toronto-based competition lawyer who continues to impress for his work on a high volume of cross-border merger and foreign investment mandates. He is active on transactions in a number of key sectors, including energy, mining and technology.
"Adam Kalbfleisch is fantastic. He's a great communicator and on top of things."
"He did a fantastic job in assembling the right team for us."
Emrys Davis often defends high-profile clients in class actions concerning allegations of price fixing and other allegations of anti-competitive behaviour.
"Emrys was an incredible resource for us. He is extremely practical."
"Emrys is a dedicated expert in his field. He has guided us through challenging legal issues and is a true ally in our business."
"He provides consistently excellent service and is always a pleasure to work with."
Zirjan Derwa is held in high esteem for advising clients from the financial services and technology sectors on merger clearance and foreign direct investment mandates.
"Zirjan Derwa is a very bright young partner. He is always available and very knowledgeable."
"He is a well-equipped lawyer and a very smart individual."
Ranked Lawyers at
Bennett Jones LLP
Nationwide - Canada