Canadian Competition Law Boutique · Toronto

Canadian
Competition
Counsel.

Bay Street Depth. Boutique Precision.
Every file: Rigour & Clarity.

Abaki Law is a Toronto-based competition law boutique advising clients on the full spectrum of Canadian competition matters — from Bureau investigations and merger review to advertising compliance and abuse of dominance. We bring the rigour of Canada's largest firms with the responsiveness of a dedicated practice.

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Joshua Abaki, Founder — Abaki Law
Recognition
Best Lawyers in Canada — Ones to Watch
Competition / Antitrust Law  ·  2024 · 2025 · 2026
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Competition Act SpecialistsFull-spectrum Competition Law
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Best Lawyers — Ones to WatchCompetition / Antitrust · 2024–2026
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Co-Author, LexisNexisCompetition Law Practice Advisor
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Competition Tribunal ExperiencePrecedent-Setting Litigation
Practice Areas

A focused practice.
Exceptional depth.

Abaki Law advises on the full range of Canadian competition law matters. Our boutique model means every file receives senior-level attention, strategic clarity, and efficient execution.

Competition Law

Merger reviews, cartel investigations, criminal matters, and the evolving private enforcement regime under Canada's significantly amended Competition Act.

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Advertising & Marketing Law

Misleading advertising, drip pricing, ordinary selling price claims, greenwashing, and Bureau investigations — with Tribunal-tested expertise.

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Investment Canada Act

Foreign investment review counsel for acquirers and targets navigating net benefit and national security review regimes.

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Pricing & Distribution

Resale price maintenance, MAP programs, exclusive dealing, tied selling, and vertical distribution compliance under the amended Act.

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Abuse of Dominance

Compliance, risk assessment, and strategic defence for dominant firms — including exposure to AMPs of up to 3% of worldwide gross revenues.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Pre-merger notification, substantive merger analysis, and Competition Tribunal litigation experience — including contested proceedings.

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Joshua Abaki, BSc JD — Founder, Abaki Law
Joshua Abaki, BSc, JD
Founder & Principal
About Joshua

Built at Bay Street.
Built for this.

Eight years of Big Law experience. Landmark Tribunal victories. Deep regulatory expertise — now channelled into a practice built entirely around competition law.

Joshua Abaki is a recognized Canadian competition law practitioner. Prior to founding Abaki Law, he was a Senior Associate in the GCR100-ranked Competition, Antitrust and Foreign Investment Review Group at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP. He has appeared before the Competition Tribunal, Ontario Superior Court, Ontario Court of Appeal, the Federal Court, and the Federal Court of Appeal.

8+
Years Big Law
3×
Best Lawyers Recognition
5
Courts Appeared Before
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SPLC Updates

Timely analysis for
competition counsel.

Every file: Rigour & Clarity.

Competition Law · Legislative Reform
Canada's Competition Act: Three Years of Transformative Reform

A practitioner's guide to the 2022–2024 amendments for Canadian and American counsel navigating the most sweeping overhaul in nearly 40 years.

March 2026  ·  Joshua Abaki, BSc, JD
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 Private Enforcement · Competition Tribunal
Opening the Door, But Not Wide: Public Interest Leave After Martin v. Apple and Google

The Tribunal's first decision on public interest standing under the expanded private access regime — and what it means for both applicants and respondents.

March 2026  ·  Joshua Abaki, BSc, JD
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 Abuse of Dominance · Administrative Law · Charter
Regulatory, Not Penal: The Competition Tribunal Upholds Revenue-Based AMPs

The constitutional challenge to Canada's new AMP regime dismissed — and what the Google decision means for dominant firms and cross-border enforcement.

March 2026  ·  Joshua Abaki, BSc, JD
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