Lawyer Profile

Eric J. Dufour

Toronto, Ontario

Eric J. Dufour

Overview

Eric is a partner in our Toronto office and the Leader of the Competition/Antitrust & Foreign Investment Group. With over 25 years of experience, clients trust Eric with their most strategic and critical competition, foreign investment and national security matters. Eric has successfully obtained clearances under the Competition Act for hundreds of domestic, cross-border and international transactions. He also provides strategic advice to firms facing criminal and reviewable issues, including cartel and abuse of dominance investigations, and related litigation.

Practice Areas

  • Banking/Finance
  • International Law
  • Competition Law
  • Corporate & Commercial Law

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 1997 (ON)

Professional Details

Awards & Recognition

s Mar 17, 2026 Miller Thomson recognized for legal excellence in 2026 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory Recognitions Feb 12, 2026 Miller Thomson's market strength highlighted in 2026 Chambers Global Industry involvement Recognition The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, Competition Law, 2019-2020, 2022-2026; Advertising and Marketing Law, 2021-2026 The Best Lawyers in Canada , Competition/Antitrust Law, 2016-2022, 2024-2026; Advertising and Marketing Law, 2021-2026 Thomson Reuters Stand-out lawyer , 2025-2026 Who’s Who Legal , Canada Guide – National Leader; Canada – Competition, 2020, 2022-2023 Chambers Global , Competition/Antitrust, 2012 – 2016, 2020-2021, 2026 Chamb