Wolters Kluwer Competition Law in Canada

Derived from the renowned multi-volume International Encyclopaedia of Laws, this practical analysis of competition law and its interpretation in Canada covers every aspect of the subject the various forms of restrictive agreements and abuse of dominance prohibited by law and the rules on merger control; tests of illegality; filing obligations; administrative investigation and enforcement procedures; civil remedies and criminal penalties; and raising challenges to administrative decisions. Lawyers who handle transnational commercial transactions will appreciate the explanation of fundamental differences in procedure from one legal system to another, as well as the international aspects of competition law. Throughout the book, the treatment emphasizes enforcement, with relevant cases analysed where appropriate. An informative introductory chapter provides detailed information on the economic, legal, and historical background, including national and international sources, scope of application, an overview of substantive provisions and main notions, and a comprehensive description of the enforcement system including private enforcement. The book proceeds to a detailed analysis of substantive prohibitions, including cartels and other horizontal agreements, vertical restraints, the various types of abusive conduct by the dominant firms and the appraisal of concentrations, and then goes on to the administrative enforcement of competition law, with a focus on the antitrust authorities powers of investigation and the right of defence of suspected companies. This part also covers voluntary merger notifications and clearance decisions, as well as a description of the judicial review of administrative decisions. Its succinct yet scholarly nature, as well as the practical quality of the information it provides, make this book a valuable time-saving tool for business and legal professionals alike. Lawyers representing parties with interests in Canada will welcome this very useful guide, and academics and researchers will appreciate its value in the study of international and comparative competition law. About the Author Susan Hutton is a senior partner in Stikeman Elliotts Competition and Foreign Investment and the International Trade practice groups. She has provided Competition Act and Investment Canada Act advice in respect of numerous recent complex mergers and acquisitions, for example: Forest/Actavis, Lenovo/IBM x86 servers, MTS Allstream/ Accelero, CNOOC/Nexen, Astral/BCE, Motorola Mobility/Google, Johnson & Johnson/Synthes, Potash Corp/BHP Billiton, and United/Continental. She has guided clients through civil and criminal investigations as well as complaints under the Competition Act, and provides ongoing compliance advice to many clients. She also has particular expertise in complex net benefit and national security reviews under the Investment Canada Act. She has successfully represented complainants and exporter/importers in dumping and countervailing duty actions and also advises with respect to anti-corruption compliance. Global Competition Review has noted Ms Hutton as 'among the most talented and well-regarded in the country'. Also recognized by Chambers & Partners as a leading individual in The Worlds Leading Lawyers for Business. Repeatedly recommended by The Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory and as one of The Best Lawyers in Canada for competition. Chair of the National Competition Law Section of the CBA (2015/16); Chair of the Editorial Board of the Canadian Competition Law Review (2010-2015). Active in the antitrust sections of the ABA and the IBA. Publishes and speaks frequently in her fields. Ms Hutton worked in the field of economic research including econometric modelling with the Bank of Canada prior to entering law. She has worked in Bangkok and Singapore, has advised the Government of Vietnam regarding the development of its competition law, and is a member of Stikeman Elliott