R. Ian Macdonald

Partner at Gowling WLG

Year Called to the Bar: 2001

Phone: (416) 369-4602

Fax: (416) 369-7250

Competition, Antitrust & Foreign Investment Law Expert in Canada

R. Ian Macdonald is a highly respected partner at Gowling WLG, specializing in competition and antitrust law as well as Canadian foreign investment review. Renowned among both domestic and international clients, Ian provides strategic guidance on all aspects of the Competition Act and the Investment Canada Act. His practice is distinguished by a strong focus on merger review, handling dozens of Competition Act pre-notifications and Investment Canada Act reviews, including extensive experience with full national security reviews.

Ian Macdonald has successfully represented both private sector companies and state-owned enterprises in a wide array of industries, ensuring regulatory compliance and robust risk management. He regularly advises clients on civil and criminal provisions of Canadian competition law, providing critical support during investigations and document production in response to alleged violations.

Dedicated to promoting best practices in compliance, Ian frequently prepares competition law compliance policies and delivers tailored compliance seminars. He is actively involved in the legal community, having served as past chair of both the Foreign Investment Review Committee and the International Committee of the Competition Law and Foreign Investment Review Section of the Canadian Bar Association. He is also a former editorial board member of the Canadian Competition Law Review and is a sought-after speaker and author in the field.

Legal Services Offered

Competition and antitrust law advisory
Merger review and regulatory pre-notifications
Foreign investment review under the Investment Canada Act
National security review representation
Assistance with civil and criminal Competition Act provisions
Regulatory investigations and compliance support
Competition compliance policy development and seminars

Professional Recognition

Recognized for leadership roles in the Canadian Bar Association
Respected speaker and published author in competition and foreign investment law
Trusted advisor for both private and state-backed enterprises

If you are seeking proven expertise in Canadian competition and foreign investment law, R. Ian Macdonald delivers insightful, effective legal solutions.

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