International Trade/WTO
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
Band 1
Contact number
+1 (613) 482-8985Chambers Review
Cassidy Levy Kent (CLK) is an acclaimed boutique law firm that is renowned for its activity in the trade remedies space. The Ottawa-based team advises on anti-dumping, countervailing duty, tariff classification and export controls across a number of key industries, including steel and manufacturing, as well as the food and dairy production sectors. Its lawyers offer additional expertise in NAFTA and other trade agreements as well as economic sanctions. CLK is particularly adept at advising on US-Canada cross-border matters with the benefit of its Washington, DC office.
Work Highlights
- CLK represented Ivaco Rolling Mills 2004 in a Canadian trade remedy investigation concerning imports of wire rod.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are creative and able to deal with complex legal issues."
"The team is excellent to work with; not only are they responsive but they anticipate issues and resolve them proactively, minimising the effort required by the client."
"CLK is one of Canada's go-to firms for international trade expertise."
"CLK provide top-tier service and respond to questions very promptly."
"They are very aware of market conditions, commercial trends and overall trade and commercial flows worldwide."
"They are creative and able to deal with complex legal issues."
"The team is excellent to work with; not only are they responsive but they anticipate issues and resolve them proactively, minimising the effort required by the client."
"CLK is one of Canada's go-to firms for international trade expertise."
"CLK provide top-tier service and respond to questions very promptly."
"They are very aware of market conditions, commercial trends and overall trade and commercial flows worldwide."
Notable Practitioners
Christopher Cochlin is a prominent trade lawyer who is recognised for his representation of leading North American producers in petitions to the CITT, as well as advising ontrade policy reform and trade remedies review and investigations. He has particularly distinguished himself in his representation of Canadian steel industry clients. He is also active in the dairy products sector.
"Christopher is always client-focused and comes with an immense knowledge base and expertise. He is strategic, resourceful and excellent at communicating and setting expectations."
"He provides great knowledge of matters and commercial trends, as well as great service and responsiveness."
"Christopher is a recognised veteran of trade disputes and negotiations with an extensive network."
Leading trade lawyer Christopher Kent is considered an eminent figure in the Canadian trade Bar, and is particularly respected for his deep expertise in trade remedies and disputes. His significant client base spans industries including steel, consumer products and energy.
"Christopher Kent provides our company with top-tier service."
"Christopher has great communication skills, is well organised and has a wealth of knowledge and experience. He is the engine of the firm."
Andrew Lanouette is an increasingly well-regarded Ottawa-based lawyer who wins recognition for his representation of clients in anti-dumping and countervailing duty proceedings.
"Andrew is a very strong communicator, intelligent and insightful."
"He has great knowledge of matters and commercial trends."
"Andrew is extremely responsive and capable."
Marc McLaren-Caux represents clients in trade remedy and injury investigations before the CITT. He is also well regarded for his understanding of government contracting and public procurement. He is based in Ottawa.
"Marc is a great at handling the big picture and working through all avenues and strategies."
"Marc's drive and passion were essential to the success of our projects."
Ottawa-based Michael Milne has a strong practice, especially in anti-dumping and countervailinginvestigations, and has had numerous appearances before the CITT.
"Michael provides the glue in the areas of our projects."
"He is a business supporter who exceeded expectations."
"Michael provided excellent advice, understood the complexities of our needs and provided us with options as we went through the process."
Ottawa-based Hugh Lee is an up-and-coming practitioner who is well versed in trade remedy measures, including expiry reviews. He offers further expertise in tariff classification matters and CUSMA disputes.
"Hugh's contribution to our projects is indispensable, due to his international experience, knowledge and cultural skills."
"He is an excellent litigator with a very interesting approach."
Ranked Lawyers at
Cassidy Levy Kent
Nationwide - Canada