
CBA Competition Law Spring 2021 Online Symposium
Presented by the CBA Competition Law and Foreign Investment Review Section
Cost for the Full Online Symposium
CBA members: $149
CBA Young Lawyer Members (<5 years): $99
CBA Student members: $19
Non-members: $299
Plus applicable taxes
Register for individual sessions or purchase the full program for the best rates.
All sessions will be presented in English. Registrants will receive an on-demand recording following each webcast.
Staying Ahead of the Curve: Advanced Topics in Mergers and Joint Ventures
April 29 & 30, 2021
Evaluation of mergers and other forms of collaboration continues to be a top enforcement priority of the Commissioner of Competition, albeit one that is rapidly evolving. The Competition Bureau is making concerted efforts to uncover and review non-notifiable transactions, has established lengthy timelines for reviews of efficiency claims, and continues to use its investigative powers to gather vast information and data. At the same time, the repositioning of many industries and the acceleration of the digitization of the economy caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have made it increasingly important to conduct and conclude merger reviews in an efficient and timely manner. What are the best practices in merger reviews? Where are the major pitfalls and risks for clients undertaking a complex merger? How could merger reviews be conducted more expeditiously in today’s economic environment?
Join leading experts to discuss these topical issues on the law, policy and practice of mergers and joint ventures.
Day 1 - Thursday April 29, 2021
(Times listed in Eastern Daylight Time)
11:30 am - 11:45 am Welcome and Introduction
Navin Joneja, CBA Competition Law Section Chair
Kaeleigh Kuzma, Symposium Chair
11:45 am - 1:00 pm The “But For” World: Competitive Effects and Plausible Remedies
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Break
1:45 pm - 2:30 pm Keynote Address
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm Break
3:00 pm - 4:15 pm Information Exchanges and Gun-Jumping in Merger Transactions
4:15 pm - 6:00 pm Break
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Virtual Social Networking Event
Day 2 - Friday April 30, 2021
(Times listed in Eastern Daylight Time)
11:30 am - 12:45 pm Risky Business: Merger, Joint Venture or Conspiracy?
12:45 pm - 1:30 pm Break
1:30-2:45 pm Pending or Threatened Litigation: What to Keep in Mind and How to Prepare
2:45 pm - 3:00 pm Closing Remarks
Navin Joneja, CBA Competition Law Section Chair
Kaeleigh Kuzma, Symposium Chair