Overview

“I think of John as one of the most brilliant minds in Canadian competition law.”
Client – Chambers Canada
John uses his deep knowledge of competition law and foreign investment review to provide clients with creative solutions in their most business-critical matters.
He advises Canadian, U.S. and international corporations across a wide range of industries on all aspects of competition and foreign investment review, including mergers, price-fixing investigations and other pricing, distribution and advertising matters. John has obtained Competition Act and Investment Canada Act clearances for numerous merger transactions. Clients appreciate John’s vast expertise and practical, responsive manner. As one client says, “John is almost like a supercomputer – he takes in everything and gives you a clear answer and a wonderful reference point giving you a reality check. He is a wonderful resource.” ( Chambers Canada ) Another client comments that “his ability to analyse and see through complicated issues as if they were transparent is uncanny.” ( Chambers Canada )
John has significant expertise in advising companies on the criminal provisions of Canada’s Competition Act . Clients regularly consult him on contested matters, immunity or leniency agreements, and resolutions prior to formal proceedings.
A frequent speaker at industry conferences, John also writes on topics related to competition and foreign investment review.

Practice Areas

• Advertising & Marketing Law
• Competition Law
• Criminal Law

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 1987 (ON)

Professional Details