Ms Melanie Aitken > Bennett Jones LLP > Toronto, Canada > Lawyer Profile

The practice at Bennett Jones LLP demonstrates skill in both merger review and competition litigation. The group is co-directed by Washington, D.C.-based former Commissioner of Competition Melanie Aitken, who specializes in litigation, and global antitrust and competition law. Alongside her, noted litigator Randal Hughes co-leads from Toronto. Additional key partner-level names to note include Adam Kalbfleisch, who is experienced in foreign investment review and regulatory matters; and litigator Emrys Davis, who has focused his practice on criminal and civil investigations, in addition to class action defence.

Among Bennett Jones LLP’s international strong suits, the firm is arguably best known for its signature oil and gas expertise and its broad regulatory offering. In terms of its capability in the latter sphere, it is particularly well placed to handle multi-jurisdictional competition issues, and trade and investment matters, where it can utilize its prominent domestic groups as well as its Washington DC-based team. Notably, former Competition Commissioner Melanie Aitken sits in DC and is sought after for her competition and foreign investment expertise. The group also maintains a New York office, which is steered by corporate and securities partner Gordon Cameron.