Chambers Review
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International Trade/WTO - Canada
What the Team is Known For
Dentons is an international law firm with a strong international trade, WTO and customs practice in Canada. The group is well versed in a range of trade matters including customs and trade remedies, and is increasingly active advising on sanctions and export controls. The lawyers also assist with regulatory compliance issues and possess notable experience advising government entities, as well as major names in the automotive, energy and manufacturing sectors. Clients benefit from access to the firm's global network and from its complementary government affairs and public policy group.
Strengths
The firm can mobilise resources from its multiple offices.
Dentons are regularly sound and prompt in their advice on complex matters and insightful in looking around corners for emerging issues in trade in Canada.
The firm is very client-focused in providing service and responding.
Dentons have a good understanding of the law and its real-world application in complex matters.
Work Highlights
Dentons represented Hydro Quebec in an anti-dumping injury expiry review inquiry before the CITT concerning large power transformers from South Korea.
Notable practitioners
Toronto-based Paul Lalonde enjoys an excellent reputation in the field of international trade and is renowned for the breadth of his expertise in the space, particularly in matters involving trade policy, trade remedies, export controls and sanctions.
Paul is always confident and reassuring in providing advice on the cross-border trade issues of the day.
Paul has a broad and deep understanding of international trade law and policy.
Paul is very knowledgeable, hands-on and pragmatic.