The competition team at Bennett Jones LLP is particularly impressive in merger review and competition litigation, in addition to national security reviews. The practice is directed by US-based Melanie Aitken along with Randal Hughes in Toronto. Adam Kalbfleisch frequently advises on mergers and joint ventures clearance with the Competition Act and ICA. Litigator Emrys Davis specializes in litigating mergers, responding to criminal and civil investigations, and defending alleged anti-competitive conduct. Pascale Dionne-Bourassa is a key contact at the new Montreal office. Kyle Donnelly left the team in January.
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Key clients
- Schlumberger Limited
- Lamb Weston Holdings Inc.
- Pharmascience Inc.
- Canadian Natural Resources Limited
- Dye & Durham Limited
- Applied Systems Inc.
- JBS USA Food Company
- Osisko Mining
- JP Morgan Chase & Co. and various affiliates
- British Columbia Investment Management Corporation
- Broadridge Financial Solutions
- RealPage Inc. and RealPage Canada Inc.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Melanie Aitken; Randal Hughes
Other key lawyers
Adam Kalbfleisch; Emrys Davis; Pascale Dionne-Bourassa