

Partner at McMillan LLP
Y. Beth Riley is widely recognized as Alberta’s leading competition lawyer. With a track record of securing merger clearances for hundreds of transactions, she has played a pivotal role in some of the most significant M&A transactions in the energy sector. Beth offers insightful counsel on all aspects of the Competition Act, guiding clients through complex conduct and regulatory matters.
Leveraging her extensive capital markets experience and background as a case officer at the Competition Bureau, Beth delivers a strategic edge for clients facing intricate business and regulatory challenges. Since joining McMillan LLP, she collaborates seamlessly with the firm’s Toronto and Vancouver offices, notably working on Domtar Corporation’s key divestitures in compliance with a Competition Bureau consent agreement and advising on acquisitions within sensitive foreign investment sectors.
In addition to her exceptional legal practice, Beth has contributed to the next generation of legal professionals by teaching the M&A corporate/securities law course at the University of Calgary Faculty of Law since 2017. Her commitment to excellence and in-depth industry knowledge make her a trusted advisor to clients navigating high-stakes transactions and regulatory reviews.
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