Arlan Gates

Arlan Gates leads Canada's Antitrust, Competition and Foreign Investment & Advertising, Marketing and Regulatory Practices. He advises pharmaceutical, health and life sciences clients on Canadian and international merger control, foreign investment, and national security in corporate and commercial transactions under the Canadian Competition Act and the Investment Canada Act. He advises on investigations and inquiries by Canadian Competition Bureau, providing advice on pricing policies, distribution arrangements, joint ventures and other competitor collaborations, cartels, abuse of dominance, and implementing industry-tailored compliance programs. He advises extensively on advertising and marketing laws affecting the health products sector, including online, social media, mobile, print and broadcast advertising, marketing and promotions to consumers and healthcare professionals, data privacy and anti-spam laws, public/government procurement laws, commercial contracting and product regulatory compliance involving drugs, medical devices, natural health products, food, cosmetics, and health-related products and services, including regulatory enforcement matters. Recommended repeatedly in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, Best Lawyers, and the Chambers Canada Guide.