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Cassidy Levy Kent

International Trade/WTO

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Cassidy Levy Kent

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International Trade/WTO - Nationwide - Canada

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Cassidy Levy Kent (CLK) is an acclaimed boutique law firm 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 on trade agreements as well as economic sanctions. CLK is particularly adept at advising on US-Canada cross-border matters, benefiting from its Washington, DC office.

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Work Highlights

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  • Cassidy Levy Kent represented Bibby-Ste-Croix in the first ever antidumping and countervailing duty proceeding concerning cast iron soil pipe from China.

Strengths

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  • CLK is very technically oriented, extraordinarily available and responsive and throws incredibly strong resources at issues.

    International Trade/WTO respondentCanada

  • The firm's focus on customer service is brilliant. Cassidy Levy Kent does everything well, from data gathering to explaining the process and laws.

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  • Cassidy Levy Kent has a combination of highly specialised expertise in international trade law and a strong understanding of the policy and commercial context.

    International Trade/WTO respondentCanada

  • The Cassidy Levy Kent team is amazing to work with. It is very responsive to all questions and does extremely well at translating the complex matters into simpler terms.

    International Trade/WTO respondentCanada

  • What really stands out is Cassidy Levy Kent's accessibility and commitment to serving our company.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Christopher Cochlin
    Christopher Cochlin

    Christopher Cochlin

    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 on trade 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 customer-focused, dives into the details and understands the company’s processes to fully comprehend the issues at stake.

      International Trade/WTO respondentCanada

    • Christopher is a brilliant guy. He is two steps ahead of everybody, thinking of questions we never thought of.

      International Trade/WTO respondentCanada
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  • Christopher Kent
    Christopher Kent

    Christopher Kent

    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 is extremely sharp and a great litigator.

      International Trade/WTO respondentCanada

    • Christopher is very knowledgeable, has been in the business many years and understands the market and the legal aspects.

      International Trade/WTO respondentCanada

    • Christopher is great.

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  • Andrew Lanouette
    Andrew Lanouette

    Andrew Lanouette

    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 an excellent lawyer.

      International Trade/WTO respondentCanada

    • Andrew is very detail-oriented, with a great understanding of data. He adds a level of knowledge that is really strong within the team.

      International Trade/WTO respondentCanada

    • Andrew is extremely passionate about what he does and really knows his stuff.

      International Trade/WTO respondentCanada

    • Andrew is a very capable practitioner. He is extremely well rounded and knowledgeable.

      International Trade/WTO respondentCanada

    • Andrew's advice is grounded, practical and responsive to the realities of working within government.

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  • Michael Milne
    Michael Milne

    Michael Milne

    Ottawa-based Michael Milne has a strong practice, especially in anti-dumping and countervailing investigations, and has had numerous appearances before the CITT.

    • Michael is an amazing person to work with. He is able to work with and guide parties with varying levels of understanding and awareness and keep competing businesses in line throughout the case.

      International Trade/WTO respondentCanada

    • Michael is very good and very knowledgeable. He is amazing.

      International Trade/WTO respondentCanada

    • Michael has in-depth knowledge of customs-related matters.

      International Trade/WTO respondentCanada

    • Michael is very detailed in his legal feedback and displays a high degree of accuracy in his work.

      International Trade/WTO respondentCanada

    • He is a brilliant trade lawyer.

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  • Hugh Lee
    Hugh Lee

    Hugh Lee

    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 is really good. He is a really bright guy and is able to connect all the dots. He is really good with numbers too.

      International Trade/WTO respondentCanada

    • Hugh is real smart and very responsive.

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