Dentons' antitrust and competition law expertise encompasses merger reviews, abuse of dominance cases, pricing practices, distribution arrangements and advertising mandates. The practice is jointly directed by a duo of Toronto-based partners: Sandy Walker and Adam S. Goodman. Walker is experienced in M&A reviews, and Goodman is well-versed in class action defence, cartel defence and merger clearance under the Competition Act and the Investment Canada Act. Edmonton-based senior counsel Barry Zalmanowitz KC is an additional key contact. Litigation-focused partner Marina E Sampson left the firm in February 2024.
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Key clients
- Amazon
- Bayer
- Capital Power
- Enbridge
- Husky Energy
- Lions Gate Entertainment
- Lactalis Group
- Meritage Entities
- Ontario Power Generation
- Arcadium Lithium (formerly known as Livent Corporation)
Work highlights
- Advised Lionsgate on its acquisition of Entertainment One (eOne) from Hasbro and Lionsgate’s investment in the eOne Canada business.
- Advised Transport Canada on the Government of Canada’s public interest assessment process regarding the proposed acquisition of Sunwing Airlines by WestJet Airlines.
- Advised Livent Corporation on its $10.6bn all-stock transformational merger of equals with Allkem Limited.
Lawyers
Practice head
Sandy Walker; Adam S. Goodman
Other key lawyers
Barry Zalmanowitz KC