Peter Flynn

Father to Ceci and Penny and husband to @Laura_Flynnn. Competition lawyer. Avid @MapleLeafs and @Everton fan. RTs not endorsements.

[Stikeman Elliott LLP @StikemanElliott]

What does the future hold for #CompetitionLaw in Canada?

@PeterFlynn chairs the @CBA_News Competition Law Conference on May 8, featuring practical discussions and debates on important topics in Canadian competition law.

Learn more and register: https://t.co/rcL3G3HVoV

[Peter Flynn @peterflynn]

@Paddy_Boyland Canadian - my brother and I brought our dad over for his 70th birthday this season to see one more Goodison game (against Villa) - he left Wallasey 50 years ago and raised two Toffees across the Atlantic. #SchoolOfScience #ForeverEverton

[Stikeman Elliott LLP @StikemanElliott]

How will investors be affected by Canada’s consideration of economic security when assessing #ForeignInvestments in domestic businesses?

Michael Kilby, Michael Laskey, Kevin Ackhurst, @PeterFlynn, and Kyra McAlister explain the impact: https://t.co/j4OUhtwokq

#CanadaBusiness

[Peter Flynn @peterflynn]

🍃Greenwashing has been top of mind for Canadian businesses this past year.🌎

We unpack the Bureau's latest guidance (including an expansive approach to "internationally recognized methodology"🔬) at the link below.

As always, don't hesitate to reach out with any questions!

[Stikeman Elliott LLP @StikemanElliott]

For Canadian businesses looking to navigate Canada’s new #greenwashing laws, @peterflynn and Irma Shaboian unpack the Competition Bureau’s new guidelines in their latest blog post: https://t.co/M1kcTwjCy5

#Compliance #Sustainability

[Stikeman Elliott LLP @StikemanElliott]

How might increased regulatory scrutiny affect mid-market M&A deals in Canada?

Mario Nigro is joined by our very own, Michael Kilby to discuss strategies for managing recent amendments to the Competition Act: https://t.co/usjKCxVRnF

#LegalInsights #MandA #BusinessPodcast

[Peter Flynn @peterflynn]

Looking forward to this discussion next week with at the @CBACompetition Competition Law Fall Conference - there's a lot to unpack from the recent amendments for merging parties in Canada to consider moving forward.

[Stikeman Elliott LLP @StikemanElliott]

How will recent amendments to the Competition Act affect merger reviews for Canadian businesses? @peterflynn will unpack the expected impacts and cross-border considerations as a speaker at the @CBA_News Competition Law Fall Conference on Sept 26: https://t.co/5tlN76exBG

[Peter Flynn @peterflynn]

🐸 It's not easy bein' green 🐸

While a public consultation and initial guidance regarding greenwashing are a start, Canadian businesses will be looking for certainty regarding “internationally recognized methodology” and the degree of deference the Bureau intends to adopt.

[Stikeman Elliott LLP @StikemanElliott]

For Canadian businesses looking to navigate the new #GreenwashingLaws, @peterflynn and Irma Shaboian unpack the Competition Bureau’s new greenwashing guidance including key takeaways for compliance: https://t.co/lGOlUtV56r

#CompetitionLaw #CompetitionBureau

[Peter Flynn @peterflynn]

With new greenwashing laws attracting significant attention from Canadian businesses, it was great to speak to @globeandmail regarding the Competition Bureau's recent guidance.

I do not expect that the "sky is falling" for existing green claims made with appropriate support.

[Stikeman Elliott LLP @StikemanElliott]

How helpful is the Competition Bureau’s recent guidance regarding corporate greenwashing claims?

@PeterFlynn provides his views on the Bureau’s guidance with The Globe and Mail [paywall]: https://t.co/nwffdmHYaa

@globeandmail

#LegalInsights #CdnLaw #EnvironmentalLaw

[Stikeman Elliott LLP @StikemanElliott]

How will the Competition Act’s new greenwashing provisions impact environmental claims? @peterflynn & Irma Shaboian’s latest blog delves into the potential liabilities and ways to navigate compliance: https://t.co/hIaMIZ9d7b

#CdnLaw #CompetitionAct #Greenwashing

[Stikeman Elliott LLP @StikemanElliott]

.@PeterFlynn recently shared his insights with @CanLawMag on the proposed competition law changes that could significantly impact the merger review process.

Explore Peter’s interview to learn more: https://t.co/pcnFDH9mjK

#CdnLaw #CompetitionLaw #LegalInsights

[Peter Flynn @peterflynn]

Losing sleep over the Competition Act's proposed structural presumptions?

Wondering what a "concentration index" is?

Worry no more - click through for @StikemanElliott 's "Concentration Calculator"* and our views on implications for merger review in Canada.

*Not legal advice

[Stikeman Elliott LLP @StikemanElliott]

How might proposed changes to Canadian merger review laws affect your next acquisition? Read our blog post and use our "Concentration Calculator" to evaluate how your transaction may be impacted: https://t.co/6qy6r4ptH1

#MandA #Mergers #Acquisitions #CdnLaw #CompetitionLaw

[Macdonald-Laurier Institute @MLInstitute]

"Rather than looking for ill-advised shortcuts...the Bureau should be focusing on doing its existing job better: building evidence-backed cases against mergers that would actually harm Canadians." | @awudrick
https://t.co/fx9u4buZGq

[Peter Flynn @peterflynn]

Our thoughts on the proposed amendments to the Investment Canada Act:

🌻 - deals closing as early as this summer may be affected
⚛️ - a wide range of "sensitive" businesses are likely in scope
〰️ - Indirect minority acquisitions may be captured

Click through below for more!

[Stikeman Elliott LLP @StikemanElliott]

How will Canada’s new FDI legislation impact your next deal?

Dive into the latest blog post by our Competition team. Don't miss insights on timing, tactics, and crucial considerations for foreign investments: https://t.co/DpB080gbFh

#CanadianBusiness #LegalInsights

[Peter Flynn @peterflynn]

@PaulErikVeel @SCC_eng Here for the @PaulErikVeel x @TheHubCanada crossover.

[Stikeman Elliott LLP @StikemanElliott]

How well do you know the journey of the products you buy? Join us on Jan. 18 for a crucial conversation on Canada's groundbreaking legislation against forced and child labor in supply chains. Register today by emailing [email protected].

#SupplyChainEthics

[Stikeman Elliott LLP @StikemanElliott]

Please join us in welcoming our nine new lawyers from across Canada to the Stikeman Elliott partnership.

Read more: https://t.co/6HJRWjdrHZ

[Stikeman Elliott LLP @StikemanElliott]

What is the significance of the Canadian Government's recently introduced series of amendments to the Competition Act? Unpack the four key takeaways for businesses in Canada to know.

Read more in our blog: https://t.co/If1Eog5Cwe

#CanadianCompetition #BillC56 #CompetitionLaw

[Stikeman Elliott LLP @StikemanElliott]

Intrigued by the merger control considerations steering M&A strategies in Canada?

Dive into the Canada chapter of @ICLG_GLG’s 2024 Merger Control publication, expertly authored by Michael Laskey, @peterflynn, and Laura Rowe.

Explore their overview: https://t.co/vMmq6cswrd

[Stikeman Elliott LLP @StikemanElliott]

Warm wishes from Stikeman Elliott for a happy and healthy holiday season.

[Stikeman Elliott LLP @StikemanElliott]

Are Canadian businesses misleading consumers with urgency cues in their ads?
@peterflynn and Irma Shaboian provide intriguing insights from a recent Competition Bureau case on #misleadingadvertising.

Read their key takeaways here: https://t.co/7874EKwo6I

#CompetitionLaw #CdnLaw