Medical device maker Medtronic Inc. resolved the Competition Bureau’s concern that its acquisition of competitor Covidien PLC would reduce competition for the supply of drug-coated balloon catheters for the treatment of peripheral artery disease by agreeing to sell Covidien’s drug-coated balloon catheter business to Spectanetics. Medtronic and Covidien signed a consent agreement with the Bureau. [more] Full article
Shortly after agreeing to pay hefty $5 million penalty to settle the Competition Bureau’s allegations that it engaged in anti-competitive tactics to prevent competitors from expanding, hot water heater supplier ... [more] Full article
Insurance giant Manulife Financial Corporation’s proposed acquisition of Standard Life PLC’s Canadian assets has been approved by the Competition Bureau. Both companies offer group retirement and benefits services and individual wealth products, ... [more] Full article
Trucking company Transforce got a green light from the Competition Bureau to complete its acquisition of its rival Contrans. Both companies provide non-specialized (dry box trailers) and specialized trucking services. The ... [more] Full article
Masiel, a Partner of the firm, has a broad commercial litigation practice and represents both national and international clients in a variety of complex business matters. Masiel has expertise in cases involving shareholder disputes, contract disputes, corporate fraud, commercial leasing and real property disputes, breach of trust, professional negligence, D&O claims, and employment matters. Masiel is a tough-minded advocate dedicated to obtaining results for her clients.
John F. Rook, KC, is a senior Canadian litigation lawyer with over 50 years of experience in competition law, commercial disputes, and administrative law. He is recognized as a leading competition litigator and has appeared before Canada’s Supreme Court and key tribunals.
David is a determined and committed advocate for his clients. David has extensive courtroom experience, having successfully appeared as lead counsel in trials, hearings, motions, and appeals. David is also a skillful negotiator, having successfully negotiated the resolution of numerous cases. David is ranked as a leading practitioner in competition law by both Lexpert and Who’s Who Legal, and has been recognized by Best Lawyers for his expertise in corporate and commercial litigation, and competition law. David is also rated as AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell (the highest rating possible), with his peers at competitor law firms noting that David is an “excellent lawyer and advocate”, he is “diligent and creative in his approach”, and “is capable of taking charge in the largest commercial and insurance claims”. David has a broad practice in commercial litigation, insurance law, and competition law.
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