By: Ainsley Brown Is China growing more hostile to foreign investment? Many would answer the question with a resounding, YES, especially given the recent Cabinet announcement of a panel to review foreign mergers and acquisitions (M&A). However I think it’s all a matter of perspective – are the Chinese doing anything different than what the United States, Canada or the… Continue reading "China Announces New M&A Panel"
By: Ainsley Brown The Suncor Energy Inc. attempted take over of Petro-Canada is going to prove to be the first test of the amended and some would say controversial Competition Act. According to the new rules the Competition Bureau has a 30 day tome frame in which to either approve the C$19.2 billion deal or issue a second request from… Continue reading "New Canadian Competition Rules To Be Tested Sooner Rather Than Later"