The purpose of the Competition Act is to help regulate trade in Canada. The Competition Act is intended to protect consumers by prohibiting anti-competitive business practices and promoting competition in the marketplace. The Competition Act applies to all business activities in Canada.

Our litigation lawyers are experienced in handling civil, administrative, and criminal matters under the Competition Act including charges before the courts, matters proceeding before the Competition Tribunal, and Competition Bureau Investigations.

Experience truly matters in this area, and we are frequently asked to guide companies under investigation. While not guaranteed to be the outcome in all cases, we have successfully resolved many issues for clients without conviction, sanction, or penalty. When given an opportunity to do so, we also provide preventative advice to clients to help them achieve compliance and avoid future conflict.

• Represented private company served with search and seizure warrant as a result of alleged false and misleading representations.
• Represented private company charged under the Competition Act as a result of alleged false and misleading representations.
• Represented companies in defence of application before Competition Tribunal.
• Advised companies on compliance in accordance with the Competition Act.
• Represented companies involved in investigation by the Competition Bureau.