With offices across Canada, Norton Rose Fulbright is a one-stop shop for clients nationally in competition matters. The group covers the full array of cartels, mergers and abuse of dominance. The practice is led by Chris Hersh in Toronto, who specializes in criminal competition issues, abuse of dominance and mergers and acquisitions. Eric Lefebvre in Montreal stands out for his work in contentious competition matters, and Rujuta Patel in Calgary focuses on transactions and foreign investment review matters. Erin Brown in Ottawa was promoted to partner in January 2025.
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‘The NRF team has the capability to provide service to large and smaller sized clients. They also have very relevant experience in our industry.’
‘NRF counsel were responsive to our needs and had the in-depth knowledge to support our organisation.’
‘Knowledge of the law and process in Quebec and other provinces. Ability to explain the differences between US and Canadian law and practice.’
Key clients
- Bausch Health
- Canadian Tire
- Century 21 Canada Limited
- DSM-Firmenich AG, Firmenich International SA (Geneva), Firmenich of Canada, Ltd.
- Industries Lassonde Inc.
- Makivvik Corporation
- MDA Space
- Metro Inc.
- National Bank
- Recochem Inc.
- Pathways Alliance
- Beneva Inc.
Work highlights
Representing Metro Inc. in the price-fixing investigation by the Canadian Competition Bureau regarding the sale of commercial packaged bread products between 2001 and 2018.
Representing Bausch Health and its affiliates in a proposed CA$5bn Federal Court class action alleging an industry-wide conspiracy amongst drug manufacturers (and pharmacies – further to an amendment made in late 2024) to allocate markets and fix the price of generic drugs in Canada.
Representing Porter Airlines in the competition matters relating to its collaboration with Air Transat to create transformative joint venture, integrating both companies’ services across North and Latin America, as well as Europe and North Africa.
Practice head
Chris Hersh
Other key lawyers
Eric Lefebvre; Rujuta Patel