DLA Piper (Canada) LLP is regularly sought out by clients for assistance in international and domestic cartel investigations, comfortably handling sensitive and high-stakes matters. The group also stands out for its work in mergers, acquisitions and civil litigation across jurisdictions. Litigator Kevin Wright co-leads the team, with broad expertise covering merger clearance, cartel matters and investigations, whilst Rebecca von Rüti and David Neave are active in competition class actions. All lawyers mentioned work in Vancouver.
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‘Very creative defence and prosecution strategies. Deep practical experience.’
‘Kevin Wright is a rock star defender.’
Key clients
- Air Canada
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
- Wallenius Wilhelmsen Ocean and EUKOR Car Carriers
- Pfizer
- Canfor
- McGraw-Hill
- ELNA Co., Ltd.
- 7-Eleven Canada, Inc.
- Susumu, Co. Ltd.
- Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver
- FUJIFILM Canada, Inc.
- Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia
Work highlights
Defending three class actions for WWO/EUKOR alleging a 15 year global cartel in vehicle carrier services.
Defending five separate proposed national class actions for Bristol Myers Squibb involving claims under the Competition Act in relation to the opioid epidemic in Canada.
Representing Amazon during Competition Bureau investigation of its marketing practices relating to reviews and ratings.
Practice head
Kevin Wright; Rebecca von Rüti; David Neave