International Trade/WTO

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 anti-corruption compliance issues and possess notable experience advising defence sector clients and government entities, as well as major names in the automotive, aviation, energy and manufacturing sectors. Clients benefit from access to the firm's global network and from its complementary government affairs and public policy group.

"Dentons has a very deep team."

"The Dentons group is terrific in this space and operates with great strength."

Dentons advised Motorola Solutions on trade and export compliance due diligence on three M&A transactions.

Toronto-based Paul Lalonde enjoys an excellent reputation in the field of international trade, and is renowned for his breadth of expertise in the space, particularly in matters involving trade policy, export controls and sanctions. "Paul Lalonde is exceptional, particularly considering the timeliness of his responses, his command of relevant topics, his insight into international affairs and the pragmatism of his advice." "Paul Lalonde is a very effective litigator. He has a uncanny ability to get and sense the issues in the case and focus on them."