Competition/Antitrust
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
Band 5
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+1 416 869 5300Chambers Review
Cassels Brock & Blackwell offers a solid track record in competition litigation, particularly representing defendants in class actions around alleged price fixing. In addition to its activity in contentious matters, the law firm also assists clients with obtaining Competition Act and Investment Canada Act clearance for corporate transactions.
Work Highlights
- Cassels Brock & Blackwell obtained Canadian competition clearance for Yamana Gold regarding its USD4.8 billion acquisition by Pan American Silver Corp. and Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team has armed us with simple language to explain concepts to our stakeholders."
"Cassels Brock & Blackwell has a strong and well-connected group."
"The team is very responsive and is quick to identify and capitalise on opportunities."
"The team has armed us with simple language to explain concepts to our stakeholders."
"Cassels Brock & Blackwell has a strong and well-connected group."
"The team is very responsive and is quick to identify and capitalise on opportunities."
Notable Practitioners
Davit Akman handles merger clearance mandates and defends clients in class actions concerning possible cartels, particularly in the pharmaceutical, critical minerals and electronics industries.
"Davit Akman affirmatively problem-solves with us."
"He is extremely smart, commercial, personable and well connected. He is a true leader in the field."
"Davit Akman is an extremely well-rounded antitrust lawyer - he does litigation and mergers. He's very business-savvy, very strategic and very efficient."