News & Media

• AI is Creating More Opportunities for Insight and More Risk in Litigation

  Paul-Erik Veel was interviewed in an article by Canadian Lawyer on AI’s impact on competition law in Canada. Paul-Erik shared his expert insights on how algorithmic tools are now pervasive in pricing, marketing, and customer analytics, and how AI could drive more claims in the “classical” competition space.

  Paul-Erik Veel | March 30, 2026
• New Private Rights of Action and Higher Penalties Under Competition Act Increase Business Risk

  Paul-Erik Veel was interviewed by Canadian Lawyer Magazine for their article on recent Competition Act amendments and their impact on enforcement in Canada. Paul-Erik discussed how the changes expand the pathways for private parties to bring claims, make it easier for the commissioner to prove cases, and open new avenues for litigation, while also highlighting the growing risks associated with algorithmic pricing and data-driven conduct.

  Paul-Erik Veel | March 30, 2026
• Lenczner Slaght Celebrates 25 Years on the Lexpert Bull’s-Eye

  The 2026 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory continues to recognize Lenczner Slaght as the #1 firm in Toronto for Litigation and Commercial Litigation.

  March 17, 2026
• Lenczner Slaght Recognized Among Canada’s Best Law Firms

  In the latest edition of Best Law Firms in Canada, we are proud to be recognized with 27 Tier 1 rankings nationally and in Toronto. This recognition reflects our team’s deep expertise and commitment to delivering exceptional client service.

  October 30, 2025
• Lenczner Slaght Named One of the Best Law Firms in Canada

  Lenczner Slaght is proud to announce its recognition as Law Firm of the Year in Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Medical Negligence in the inaugural edition of Best Law Firms in Canada.

  November 6, 2024
• Gift cards–a new way to reduce liability

  Paul-Erik Veel is quoted in the Canadian Underwriter article Gift cards–a new way to reduce liability on January 26, 2018. This article discusses Loblaws' response to the revelations of bread price-fixing.

  Paul-Erik Veel | January 26, 2018
• Lenczner Slaght is Named a Top-Tier Firm in Legal 500 Rankings

  Along with the firm’s Tier 1 ranking in Dispute Resolution with four leading lawyers and one next generation lawyer recognized, Lenczner Slaght is also ranked in Intellectual Property, Labour and Employment, and Competition and Antitrust.

  November 29, 2017
• 20 Lenczner Slaght Lawyers Recognized in 2015 Lexpert Directory

  Recognized by Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory as leading practitioners.

  June 25, 2015
• Lenczner Slaght - "a fortress inhabited by litigation royalty"

  13 Lenczner Slaght lawyers recognized in the 2015 Benchmark Litigation Directory.

  March 30, 2015
• SCC clarifies merger review requirements

  Tom Curry was quoted in the Lawyers Weekly on February 6, 2015 in relation to the Supreme Court of Canada decision in Tervita Corp. v. Canada (Commissioner of Competition).

  Tom Curry | February 12, 2015
• Supreme Court says mergers can't block future competition

  Tom Curry was quoted in the Financial Post on January 23, 2015 in regards to the Supreme Court of Canada ruling in Tervita Corp. v. Canada (Commissioner of Competition).

  Tom Curry | January 23, 2015
• Supreme Court allows blocked merger in landfill case

  Scott Rollwagen was quoted in the Canadian Lawyer in regards to the Supreme Court of Canada ruling in Tervita Corp. v. Canada (Commissioner of Competition).

  Scott Rollwagen | January 22, 2015
• Art of the Case: How the Chatr Wireless case avoided incivility despite the high stakes

  Tom Curry, Jaan Lilles and Paul-Erik Veel were quoted in the September, 2014 issue of Lexpert Magazine in relation to Commissioner of Competition v. Rogers Communications Inc. et al.

  Tom Curry, Jaan Lilles & Paul-Erik Veel | September 2, 2014