The practice at Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP is equipped to handle the range of competition law matters, as well as merger, foreign investment and national security review. In addition to representing clients in competition litigation cases brought under the Competition Act, the team routinely provides advice on advertising, marketing and distribution practices and general regulatory compliance. Toronto-based partners Anita Banicevic and John Bodrug share leadership of the practice. Banicevic specializes in merger review, confidential criminal investigations and civil investigations, and has particular experience assisting retail, pharma, telecoms and aerospace-sector clients. Bodrug also handles internal investigations and merger review, as well as pricing, distribution and advertising matters. Additional key contacts for competition law and foreign investment review include Mark Katz, Elisa Kearney, Charles Tingley and Jim Dinning.
Testimonials
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‘Elisa Kearney is a stand-out practitioner in this area of law. She is brilliant, articulate, business-savvy and a pleasure to work with. She is also a leading voice on public policy issues related to competition law.’
‘The quality and value of the legal services provided by Davies is unparalleled. As a former Bay Street lawyer whose practice focused on competition and foreign investment, I turn to the experts at Davies when I need assistance navigating complex legal and regulatory issues. The team's pragmatic approach and the utility of its advice truly set it apart from other firms.’
Key clients
- Rogers Communications
- The Blackstone Group
Work highlights
- Acted for Shaw Communications in the acquisition by Rogers Communications of all of Shaw's issued and outstanding Class A and Class B shares in a transaction valued at approximately $26bn.
- Acted for Blackstone in its $3.5bn take-private acquisition of Tricon Residential.