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With expertise in anti-corruption, Dentons has a global reach that makes it well-placed to advise on matters with an international element. The group also has a proven track record in foreign bribery cases and securities matters. Leading the team, Anthony Cole is particularly well-placed to advise on anti-bribery, corruption and anti-money-laundering matters. Paul Lalonde balances a busy workload of anti-dumping and countervail investigations, international sanctions and anti-corruption compliance. Senior associate David Konkin comfortably handles government investigations and regulatory criminal prosecutions. Murray Rodych retired from the firm in February 2025.
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  • ‘Their knowledge in the area is second to none.’

  • ‘They always go the extra mile. In particular Anthony Cole and Paul Lalonde.’

  • ‘Knowledge and understanding of our specific business and challenges allows the firm to provide deeper insights and more strategic solutions.’

  • ‘Anthony Cole has been great at bringing his background and expertise to some challenging issues we have faced. His experience brings a different perspective to the issues we are dealing with and provides great strategic counsel for how we should be thinking about solving our issues - a true business partner.’

  • ‘High attention to quality, exceptional client experience, really know the white-collar crime space and in particular have expertise in dealing with regulators and law enforcement in remediation agreements.’

  • ‘Give practical advice that is scalable to the client, very knowledgeable, sensitive to fees. Expert in their field of forensics, bribery and corruption, remediation agreements. Anthony Cole and David Konkin are outstanding professionals.’

  • ‘Anthony Cole has deep experience working with and across the table from regulators and law enforcement, as well as litigating in a range of forums including Canadian and international courts, arbitration centres and other alternative dispute resolution forums. He balances encyclopedic legal knowledge with practical thinking. He is supported by some top-tier associates such as David Konkin, who is exceptionally capable handling complex matters.’

Key clients

  • Canadian Tire Corporation
  • Ultra Electronics Forensic Technology Inc
  • Alberta Securities Commission
  • Deloitte LLP
  • Cidel Trust Company
  • The Neufeld Family Charitable Foundation

Work highlights

Representing LeadsOnline (formerly Ultra Electronics Forensic Technology Inc.) in connection with its compliance obligations under a Remediation Agreement (Deferred Prosecution Agreement) with the Public Prosecution Service of Canada.
Representing claimant Niko in an ICSID arbitration filed in June 2019 against the People’s Republic of Bangladesh and Bangladesh Oil Gas and Mineral Corporation.

Practice head

Anthony Cole

Other key lawyers

Paul Lalonde; David Konkin