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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
    2025 | 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
    2025 | Band 1 | 9 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
    2025 | Band 1 | 9 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
    2025 | Band 1 | 9 Years Ranked
    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.
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Band 2

  1. David W Kent
    2
    David W Kent
    McMillan LLP
    McMillan LLP | Competition/Antitrust: Litigators
    2025 | Band 2 | 9 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
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    Eliot N Kolers
    Stikeman Elliott LLP
    Stikeman Elliott LLP | Competition/Antitrust: Litigators
    2025 | Band 2 | 9 Years Ranked
    Eliot Kolers represents clients in disputes over alleged price fixing, including defending interested parties in class actions.
  3. Nikiforos Iatrou
    2
    Nikiforos Iatrou
    McCarthy Tétrault LLP
    McCarthy Tétrault LLP | Competition/Antitrust: Litigators
    2025 | Band 2 | 9 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.
  4. Robert E Kwinter
    2
    Robert E Kwinter
    Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
    Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Competition/Antitrust: Litigators
    2025 | Band 2 | 9 Years Ranked
    Robert Kwinter is highly esteemed for his experience in contentious competition law matters, often defending clients in class actions alleging anti-competitive behaviour.
  5. Sandra A Forbes
    2
    Sandra A Forbes
    Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
    Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP | Competition/Antitrust: Litigators
    2025 | Band 2 | 9 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
    2025 | Band 3 | 5 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. Christopher Naudie
    3
    Christopher Naudie
    Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
    Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Competition/Antitrust: Litigators
    2025 | Band 3 | 9 Years Ranked
    Christopher Naudie represents clients in Competition Bureau investigations and class action proceedings alleging anti-competitive behaviour.
  3. Emrys Davis
    3
    Emrys Davis
    Bennett Jones LLP
    Bennett Jones LLP | Competition/Antitrust: Litigators
    2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    Emrys Davis often defends high-profile clients in class actions concerning allegations of price fixing and other allegations of anti-competitive behaviour.
  4. Randall J Hofley
    3
    Randall J Hofley
    Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
    Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Competition/Antitrust: Litigators
    2025 | Band 3 | 7 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. Caitlin Sainsbury
    4
    Caitlin Sainsbury
    Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
    Borden Ladner Gervais LLP | Competition/Antitrust: Litigators
    2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked
    Caitlin Sainsbury defends clients accused of price fixing and other anti-competitive conduct in class action proceedings.
  2. Casey W Halladay
    4
    Casey W Halladay
    McCarthy Tétrault LLP
    McCarthy Tétrault LLP | Competition/Antitrust: Litigators
    2025 | Band 4 | 9 Years Ranked
    Casey has a rare combination of legal knowledge, practical experience with regulators, and an ability to understand our unique business needs, which allows him to provide targeted and useful advice.
  3. Chantelle Cseh
    4
    Chantelle Cseh
    Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
    Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP | Competition/Antitrust: Litigators
    2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    Chantelle Cseh has experience acting for defendants on class actions alleging involvement in price-fixing cartels.
  4. Danielle Royal
    4
    Danielle Royal
    Stikeman Elliott LLP
    Stikeman Elliott LLP | Competition/Antitrust: Litigators
    2025 | Band 4 | 8 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.
  5. Davit D. Akman
    4
    Davit D. Akman
    Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP
    Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP | Competition/Antitrust: Litigators
    2025 | Band 4 | 5 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.
  6. Eric C Lefebvre
    4
    Eric C Lefebvre
    Norton Rose Fulbright
    Norton Rose Fulbright | Competition/Antitrust: Litigators
    2025 | Band 4 | 5 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.
  7. Robert S Russell
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    Robert S Russell
    Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
    Borden Ladner Gervais LLP | Competition/Antitrust: Litigators
    2025 | Band 4 | 6 Years Ranked
    Robert Russell represents clients in competition law litigation relating to allegations of price fixing.
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    W Michael G Osborne
    Cozen O'Connor | Competition/Antitrust: Litigators
    2025 | Band 4 | 9 Years Ranked
    Michael Osborne of Cozen O'Connor is a Toronto-based lawyer who has considerable experience representing clients implicated in price-fixing class action litigation.
  9. Kevin Wright
    DLA Piper (Canada) LLP | Competition/Antitrust: Litigators
    2025 | Band 4