Our competition law services include the following
  • Complaints / Investigations
    • Representing clients in respect of competition law complaints and prohibited practices, including the initial Competition Commission investigation as well as referrals to the Competition Tribunal.
    • Instituting complaints to the Competition Commission and assisting throughout the investigatory process
    • Representing parties in settlement negotiations with the Competition Commission
  • Mergers
    • Preparing and moving applications for merger approvals before the Competition Commission and Competition Tribunal
    • Opposing mergers on behalf of parties who are concerned about the anti-competitive implications of a merger
    • Advising on whether transactions constitute notifiable mergers
  • Reviewing agreements and advising in respect of competition law aspects
  • Preparing competition law policies, including the provision of in-house competition law training and workshops
  • Preparing and advising in relation to immunity applications
  • Preparing submissions and advising in relation to market inquiries
  • Advising and preparing applications for exemptions in respect of prohibited practices.
  • Instituting interim relief applications
  • Advising and representing parties in respect of a claim for damages arising from anti-competitive conduct.

Practice Areas

To find out whether you need to notify the Competition Commission or to oppose or approve a merger, our seasoned Competition Law Team is here to assist you.
Whether it’s formulating a complaint regarding a prohibited practice, responding to prohibited practice allegations or compliance and advisory services, we always strive to get the best for our clients.
We excel at developing or reviewing existing policies for compliance with the Competition Act as well as performing custom compliance training.
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