Wendy Sun focuses on foreign investment, commercial litigation and competition law. With a unique combination of regulatory expertise and dispute resolution skills, she guides clients through the complexities of investing in and operating businesses in Canada. Her linguistic and cultural fluency enables her to bridge communication gaps and deliver tailored advice that aligns with the needs and expectations of international clients.
Wendy frequently assists investors from China and the broader Asia Pacific region in key industries such as technology, automotive, mining, and retail. Her work spans the full lifecycle of foreign investment matters under the Investment Canada Act and Competition Act – from planning and filings (including mandatory and voluntary notifications, net benefit reviews, and national security reviews) to responding to information requests and engaging with authorities in complex regulatory investigations. She partners closely with cross border deal teams to anticipate regulatory issues early, design coherent multi-jurisdictional filing strategies, and align regulatory milestones with transaction timelines. Wendy also counsels clients on deceptive marketing matters and anticompetitive practices and defends class actions involving abuse of dominance issues. Wendy is currently the Second Vice Chair of the Canadian Bar Association's Foreign Investment Review Committee, and engages with regulators and the bar to provide practical insights on evolving domestic and international developments.
As an experienced litigator, Wendy has acted as litigation counsel in complex cross-border commercial disputes and has appeared before domestic and international arbitration tribunals, the Ontario Court of Appeal, the Supreme Court of Canada and the Federal Court.
With a keen interest in leveraging legal technology to streamline her practice, Wendy holds an Executive Certificate from the Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists and is a member of Women in eDiscovery. She has extensive experience managing large-scale E-Discovery projects spanning multiple jurisdictions. She advises businesses on legal issues arising from AI and technology driven disputes, helping clients mitigate risk and resolve challenges efficiently.
