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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

International Trade/WTO

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

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International trade and investment regulations can present an impenetrable maze to the uninitiated. Whether you are a large multinational or a small company, compliance with these regulations is not an option. It is critical to your success.

When your goods or services cross-borders, or if they face anti-dumping, countervailing or safeguard measures, you need a top-notch legal team behind you. McCarthy Tétrault’s International Trade & Investment Law Group is the right choice to advise you on the host of treaties, laws and regulations which apply to your case or to represent you before tribunals, courts and the government.

With offices across the country, we offer you the geographical strength and broad resources of a large firm, combined with the flexibility of a boutique. We can advise you on today’s problems and provide knowledgeable guidance on how to avoid future ones.

Our clients are multinational corporations and their Canadian subsidiaries, small companies, foreign businesses and manufacturers, and domestic and foreign governments.

In international trade, we advise on trade remedies such as anti-dumping and countervailing actions, customs and tariff regulation, government procurement, anti-bribery legislation, and import and export transaction controls and trade embargoes.

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International Trade/WTO - Nationwide - Canada

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

McCarthy Tétrault offers wide-ranging expertise in the international trade arena. Frequently identified for its impressive sanctions practice, the firm also earns recognition for its skill advising on customs, transfer pricing and international trade agreements. The international trade and investment team also advises on anti-corruption compliance and enforcement. It has been engaged by a number of clients in the natural resources industries for representation before both the CBSA and CITT in anti-dumping and countervailing duty cases, and has additional notable industry expertise in the financial services and food sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • McCarthy Tétrault acted for USG Corporation and its subsidiary, CSG, in administration and maintenance regarding ongoing anti-dumping duties affecting imports of gypsum drywall.

Strengths

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  • McCarthy Tétrault has a tradition of excellence.

    International Trade/WTO respondentCanada
  • McCarthy Tétrault has great depth and experience in Canadian export controls and economic sanctions.

    International Trade/WTO respondentCanada
  • The firm stands out for its deep bench of subject-matter experts, practical approach to complex commercial arrangements and its ability to seamlessly integrate legal and strategic business advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1John Boscariol
    Band 1John Boscariol

    John Boscariol

    John Boscariol co-heads the firm's international trade and investment department from Toronto. He is very highly rated for his expertise in sanctions, export controls and anti-corruption compliance.

    • John is a trusted advisor.

      International Trade/WTO respondentCanada
    • John Boscariol is one of the best practitioners in this area in Canada.

      International Trade/WTO respondentCanada
  • Band 1Martha Harrison
    Band 1Martha Harrison

    Martha Harrison

    Martha Harrison is a respected lawyer in Canadian trade law, with a breadth of expertise covering customs and tariff classification advice, in addition to a strong grasp of consumer products and regulatory law. She is based in Toronto.

  • Band 4Robert Glasgow
    Band 4Robert Glasgow

    Robert Glasgow

    Robert Glasgow is a Toronto-based lawyer with significant experience representing clients before the CITT in a range of different contexts, including trade policy reviews and contract challenges, as well as advising on sanctions matters. Glasgow has also acted for his clients before the Federal Court and the Federal Court of Appeal.

  • Up and ComingLjiljana Stanic
    Up and ComingLjiljana Stanic

    Ljiljana Stanic

    Toronto-based Ljiljana Stanic is noted for her expertise in sanctions and trade controls compliance and enforcement. She also handles trade remedy disputes.

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