I am a Competition, Antitrust & Foreign Investment lawyer at Big Law firm in Toronto. My practice focuses on advising clients on all aspects of competition law, including mergers and acquisitions, strategic alliances, marketing and distribution practices, criminal and civil investigations, and compliance matters. I also advise on foreign investment merger review under the Investment Canada Act.
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Competition, Antitrust & Foreign Investment Associate •October 2021 - Present
▪ Advise on strategies to reduce regulatory risk in the context of both mergers and commercial activities
▪ Analyze whether merger and foreign direct investment filings are required in Canada, U.S., E.U., U.K. for +25 transactions in various industries
▪ Analyze, draft, and negotiate provisions of share purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, management information circulars, and other corporate and strategy documents
▪ Research markets and competition landscape by analyzing industry reports, data and collaborating with C-Suite, in-house counsel, and economic experts
▪ Advocate for clients before the Competition Bureau by responding to information requests and corresponding with Competition Law Officers
▪ Develop presentations on antitrust training, and counsel and educate business teams and boards on contract terms, negotiation best practices, commercial implications, and legal risks
▪ Draft articles to educate business audience on antitrust law updates, and prepare for speaking engagements
Competition Bureau Canada
Competition Law Officer •August 2020 - June 2021
▪ Collected and examined evidence for breaches of the Competition Act, by interviewing C-Suite and business teams
▪ Identified legal issues; drafted affidavits, facta and reports, and assisted in the formulation of a strategy for successful investigations
▪ Member of Monopolistic Practices Intelligence Unit: analyzed economic trends to deter anti-competitive behaviour by businesses
▪ Presented case updates and strategies at meetings before directors and the Commissioner of Competition
Queen's University
Juris Doctor•Graduated in 2019
York University
Bachelor of Arts•Graduated in 2015