MCMILLAN LLP
Founded in 1903, McMillan LLP has a long-standing reputation for advising foreign companies looking to enter the Canadian market. With its five offices across Canada and one in Hong Kong, the firm is well positioned to advise international clients and in particular it is known for its commitment to serving American businesses. We list 26 lawyers from four offices in Canada in 12 of the following chapters. The firm has particularly strong showings in mining and competition.
Four lawyers are recognised in the mining chapter. Darrell Podowski chairs the mining group and brings extensive business and securities expertise to the table.
Four lawyers are selected from the firm’s “first-rate” competition practice, which has provided counsel on high profile cases such as Oracle Corporation’s acquisition of Sun Microsystems. Neil Campbell is an “exceptional” lawyer with expertise covering merger clearances and foreign investment reviews. He has advised in over 200 merger cases including Coca-Cola and Cadbury Schweppes. Martin Low QC is a “revered” practitioner with a focus on Canadian and international cartel, merger, abuse of dominance and marketing and distribution matters.
A trio of excellent names feature in the trade and customs chapter, including chair of the international trade law group in the Ottawa office Michael Flavell QC. A “pre-eminent” lawyer in the field, he has expertise covering anti-dumping, subsidy and safeguard inquiries.
From the firm’s life sciences group, two lawyers are chosen to feature in the corresponding chapter. Scott Maidment is also recognised in the product liability defence chapter and is a “talented litigator”. Donald MacOdrum is further recommended for patents, and his knowledge in this sector is “second to none”. His wealth of expertise in IP has seen him act as counsel in actions in a broad range of sectors, including pharmaceuticals and health-care products and organic and inorganic chemicals.
Chief executive officer and chair of the firm’s financial services and restructuring group Andrew Kent receives recognition in both the banking and insolvency and restructuring chapters and is one of Canada’s “pre-eminent” lawyers.
The firm’s quality of service is highlighted by the number of lawyers selected for inclusion across a variety of practice sectors. Our research identifies McMillan LLP as a truly distinguished firm.
