International Trade/WTO - Nationwide - Canada
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What the Team is Known For
Conlin Bedard is a distinguished international trade boutique sought after for its in-depth expertise in trade remedies. The Ottawa-headquartered firm is well known for its knowledge of anti-dumping and countervailing duty issues, and is frequently active for Canadian steel companies and industry associations. Its lawyers offer additional expertise in customs, export controls, sanctions and treaty matters, including WTO disputes. The firm also leverages its strength in public procurement when handling trade mandates.
Strengths
Conlin Bedard is extremely knowledgeable regarding international trade laws and the different options available to pursue a case. The firm quickly learns our product and industry.
Conlin Bedard has deep knowledge and institutional memory of trade policies. The firm is exceptional and does a splendid job, no matter how complex it is.
Conlin Bedard really knows what it's doing and has a very good team. The firm knows our market, competitors and the industry in general.
Conlin Bedard stands out as one of the strongest in the industry due to its exceptional quality and the consistency of its work. The team is highly knowledgeable, consistently well prepared and highly responsive.
The team demonstrates a strong understanding of the commercial realities surrounding cases. Their advice is not limited to technical legal analysis, but also reflects practical considerations, strategic positioning and the operational needs of the client.
Work Highlights
Conlin Bedard LLP represented Compagnie Alpek Polyester Canada in an anti-dumping and countervailing duty proceeding regarding polyethylene terephthalate resin imports from China and Pakistan.
Notable practitioners
Ottawa-based Benjamin Bedard is a leading lawyer in the trade remedies field, with an impressive track record of representing clients before the CITT. His prestigious client list features various prominent global names in the steel production industry.
Benjamin is awesome.
Benjamin stands out for his deep experience and his strategic judgement. He is extremely well prepared, responsive and able to guide the client through complex procedural and substantive issues.
Paul Conlin is widely recognised as an authority in trade policy and disputes, acting for an excellent portfolio of essential domestic producers and exporters. He is based in Ottawa and has excellent experience dealing with cross-border mandates.
Paul has extensive experience.
Paul continually provides valuable guidance on how to approach an issue. He is always available to answer any questions we may have.
Paul is exceptional. He is truly best in class and has a depth of expertise across trade matters. He is highly engaged, collaborative and a pleasure to work with.
Anne-Marie Oatway has represented major names from across the Canadian manufacturing sector in trade investigations before the CITT. She provides further expertise in trade policy advice and the steel industry.
Anne-Marie is fantastic.
Anne-Marie is excellent and very knowledgeable, especially on complex files.
Anne-Marie is highly responsive, proactive with communication and extremely reliable. She is easy to work with, approachable and committed to delivering strong outcomes.
Ottawa-based Linden Dales is an up-and-coming lawyer who is adept at handling trade remedies and trade policy advisory matters. His client roster comprises steel-producing companies and associations.
Linden is very knowledgeable.
Linden is really good to work with.
Linden provides a very high level of service. He is highly engaged in discussions, ensuring that all participants are aligned and well informed.
Linden is among the best in the country.
Peter Jarosz is a well-regarded practitioner in the international trade space who leverages his experience as counsel to the CITT in his practice. He focuses primarily on anti-dumping, countervailing and safeguards, and his practice extends to assisting clients with matters relating to import and export compliance.
Peter is a good customs lawyer.
Drew Tyler is frequently seen advising on export control and trade remedies, including anti-dumping and countervailing measures. He is based in Ottawa.
