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International Trade/WTO - Nationwide - Canada

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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.

Work Highlights

  • 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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Notable Practitioners

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Sabrina A. Bandali
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Sabrina A. Bandali
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Band 2

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.

Sabrina Bandali is a trade compliance expert.

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

George Reid
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George Reid
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Band 3

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.

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

Jessica Horwitz
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Jessica Horwitz
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Band 3
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.

Jessica's strength is her clear communication style.

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.

Alison G. Fitzgerald
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Alison G. Fitzgerald
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Band 4

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.

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

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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Bennett Jones LLP

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Nationwide - Canada

International Trade/WTO

Sabrina A. Bandali
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Sabrina A. Bandali
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Band 2
George Reid
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George Reid
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Band 3
Jessica Horwitz
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Jessica Horwitz
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Band 3
Alison G. Fitzgerald
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Alison G. Fitzgerald
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Band 4