Competition, Antitrust and Foreign Investment

Merger Review

“They have very strong client focus and are deal-savvy. This is a good team, which works seamlessly together.”
Client – Chambers Canada 2020

Getting high-stakes deals through the Competition Bureau’s merger review process can be challenging and unpredictable. Drawing on our experience in tackling complex deals, particularly in regulated industries – from financial services to communications to pharmaceuticals – our lawyers help you evaluate risks and secure approvals while rigorously protecting your business interests.

Whether you’re engaged in a domestic or multinational merger, we guide you through all stages of the review process, from initial planning through to management of post-closing issues. By pointing out risks and developing alternative strategies to reduce your exposure, our team focuses on getting you across the finish line – efficiently and successfully.

Representative Work

ENGIE, 2022

Acting as Canadian regulatory counsel to ENGIE in the EUR7.1-billion sale of its global multi-technical services division, EQUANS, to Bouygues.

Thales Group, 2022

Acting as Canadian regulatory counsel to Thales Group in the EUR1.66-billion sale of its Ground Transportation Systems Global Business Unit to Hitachi Rail.