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Bennett Jones LLP

International Trade/WTO

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Navigating international trade demands more than legal expertise; it requires strategic foresight and a team who understands the complexity of doing business across borders.

At Bennett Jones, we can help you navigate global trade challenges with clarity and confidence. More than ever, amid the recent US tariff policy disruptions and evolving risk landscape, you need experienced advisors with a track record across the full lifecycle of trade issues.

That’s where we come in. We can support you from advisory and compliance at the outset of a venture, to internal investigations involving sanctions, export controls and corruption exposure, through to defending your interests in Canada Border Services Agency compliance verifications and enforcement actions, anti-dumping and subsidizing investigations and inquiries, appeals, judicial reviews, and treaty arbitrations. We also advise on emerging trade risks tied to supply chain integrity and global human rights standards, helping you meet your legal requirements while maintaining stakeholder trust.

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International Trade/WTO - Nationwide - Canada

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Bennett Jones is a highly regarded Canadian law firm with a well-respected and robust international trade and investment law practice. The firm offers solid capabilities in tariff classification cases and customs compliance, and also advises on trade remedy matters across a range of industry sectors, such as retail and energy. It also has substantial expertise in issues relating to the WTO from a solid bench of highly experienced non-legal consultants, including former ambassadors and senior cabinet ministers.

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Work Highlights

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  • Bennett Jones represented Hancock Prospecting and Riversdale Resources in an investor-state arbitration claim under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. The two Australian claimants alleged that the Government of Canada's actions led to the destruction of the value of their Northback Holdings investment.

Strengths

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  • Bennett Jones has a panel of highly sophisticated and experienced lawyers.

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  • Bennett Jones consistently demonstrates sound judgment, a thorough understanding of nuanced issues and a strategic approach that inspires confidence across multifaceted engagements.

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  • Bennett Jones's international trade department demonstrates a strong ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters with precision.

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  • The team at Bennett Jones is outstanding. They handle all legal matters with precision.

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  • The department at Bennett Jones is a solid team of experienced professionals who bring both legal precision and practical insight.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Sabrina A. Bandali
    Sabrina A. Bandali

    Sabrina A. Bandali

    Toronto-based Sabrina Bandali's profile continues to grow in the international trade field. She is proficient across a wide range of issues, including customs advice, export controls, internal investigations and tariff disputes.

    • Sabrina is very knowledgeable. She brings great insight, timely advice and is an outstanding communicator.

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    • Sabrina Bandali is a trade compliance expert.

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    • Sabrina is very thoughtful and a clear and direct communicator. She has a very strong sense of client service.

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  • George Reid
    George Reid

    George Reid

    George Reid is recognised for his growing reputation in the field of international trade law, with significant expertise in trade policy, trade remedies, tariff classification and international agreements. He is based in Toronto.

    • George Reid is extremely responsive, hard-working and an expert in his field.

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    • George's recommendations are both highly specialized and practical, and he is consistently prompt in taking action when needed.

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  • Jessica Horwitz
    Jessica Horwitz

    Jessica Horwitz

    Jessica Horwitz maintains a diverse international trade practice out of Toronto, with work ranging from trade policy advice, representation and trade remedies to customs compliance and cross-border M&A.

    • Jessica Horwitz has been fantastic in identifying potential issues and advising us on how to navigate the shifting landscape and trade legislation.

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    • Jessica's strength is her clear communication style.

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    • Things evolve quickly and I know if I have an update that affects my business, she will call and let me know about it so it doesn't slip through the cracks.

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  • Alison G. Fitzgerald
    Alison G. Fitzgerald

    Alison G. Fitzgerald

    Alison Fitzgerald's practice focuses on international arbitration and international trade and investment. She represents clients in trade remedy proceedings, as well as economic sanctions, forced labour matters and export controls. Fitzgerald is based in the firm's Ottawa and Toronto offices.

    • What distinguishes Alison is her deep technical command of sanctions law, her responsiveness and practical mindset.

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    • Alison Fitzgerald consistently delivers high-quality client service, demonstrating a strong level of sophistication and responsiveness.

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    • Alison is an all-round excellent Canadian sanctions lawyer. She has her finger on the pulse of Canadian sanctions law and policy.

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