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)
  • Sleeman Breweries
  • Suncor Energy
  • Transport Canada
  • The Herjavec Group

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.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Sandy Walker, Adam S. Goodman

Other key lawyers

Barry Zalmanowitz KC