Torys
Offering substantial experience in the energy, healthcare, insurance and financial services segments, the group at Torys is noted for its advisory competition law offering. The practice is also frequently engaged in complex contentious matters and cross-border mandates. The department is co-directed by a trio of Toronto-based partners. Dany Assaf and Omar Wakil cover the range of competition law and foreign investment matters, while Linda Plumpton‘s practice is focused on litigation, and is well-versed in class action defence, corporate disputes, securities litigation, foreign investment reviews and investigations. Partner James Gotowiec is an additional name to note for litigation, while Rebecca Wagner is the key name to note at the senior associate level. All lawyers mentioned work in the Toronto office.
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‘Efficient and effective management - they did a great job balancing risk and pragmatism throughout the process. Great relationships with regulators, leading to a keen understanding of how to best navigate the review and approval process.’
‘Rebecca Wagner is a star - she is confident, brilliant and demonstrates an unparalleled passion for her work. She is an absolute pleasure to work with - particularly in the context of a stressful, burdensome and costly regulatory review process. An exceptional talent.'
- 'Omar Wakil has a keen understanding of the Bureau.'
‘Rebecca Wagner is attentive and responsive.’
‘Torys has deep expertise in the field of competition law. The lawyers have invested the time and effort required to understand our needs.’
‘Linda Plumpton and James Gotowiec are outstanding, seasoned professionals with deep expertise in competition law. They have consistently provided responsive and thoughtful advice that has enabled our organization to adapt to legal and industry challenges.’
‘Omar Wakil is exceptional in managing complex competition matters in a thoughtful and highly effective manner. A true partner that intimately understands our business, which is essential in order to manage our competition needs. He is an affable person and great to work with.’
Key clients
- Cenovus Energy
- Kohlberg Kravis Roberts
- Pembina Gas Infrastructure
- Champion Petfoods
- Exchange Income
- 123Dentist
- Cando Rail & Terminals and TorQuest Partners
- TorQuest Partners
- Sienna Senior Living
- Sun Life Financial
- Oracle Corporation
- Vermilion Energy
- Loblaw Companies
Work highlights
- Assisted Cenovus in connection with the competition aspects of the sale of its retail fuel network to Parkland and Federated Co-operatives.
- Assisted KKR with its business combination with Pembina Pipeline to combine their respective Western Canadian natural gas processing assets into a single, new joint venture entity, which will be owned 60% by Pembina and 40% by KKR’s global infrastructure funds.
- Advised Champion Petfoods on its sale to Mars Petcare.
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A highly accomplished advocate in commercial dispute resolution, class actions and competition and securities litigation, Linda Plumpton is known for her work in bet-the-company litigation and for her long track record defending clients in their most important disputes.Chair of the firm’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice, Linda is a recognized leading practitioner for her vast experience across competition litigation, class action defence, corporate/commercial disputes and securities litigation. Linda has appeared as counsel in the Supreme Court of Canada, in all levels of court in Ontario and in the Federal Court, as well as before the Competition Tribunal and the Ontario Securities Commission. She also advises clients in the areas of public law, constitutional law and employment.Linda is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL).
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A leading lawyer in his field, Omar has deep understanding of competition law and foreign investment matters and extensive experience that spans industries, giving clients creative, tailored advice across business-critical transactions, discrete matters and investigations.Omar advises domestic and international clients on all aspects of competition law and foreign investment. In particular, he provides strategic advice to firms involved in mergers, cartel and abuse of dominance investigations under the Competition Act.In his foreign investment review practice, Omar advises clients on net benefit and national security reviews under the Investment Canada Act. He has represented numerous foreign investors, including state-owned enterprises, as well as domestic targets in acquisition transactions.Omar works with clients active in a wide range of business sectors, including automotive parts, agricultural products, chemicals, consumer products, energy, financial services, grocery retailing, manufacturing, media, metals and mining, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications and transportation.