International Trade/WTO

Our International Trade & Investment Law Group lawyers have considerable expertise in enforcement, compliance and strategic planning in respect of Canadian laws and policy governing international trade, including anti-corruption, economic sanctions, defence trade controls, customs, trade remedies, export and import controls, investment protection treaties, international trade agreements, and dispute resolution, as well as extensive experience in government relations and legislative affairs. They are recognized worldwide for their experience in trade and investment law matters, and are regularly ranked as leading practitioners in national and international directories. They act for major corporations, industry associations and governments in respect of international agreements such as the EU- Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and those under the aegis of the World Trade Organization (WTO).

Our lawyers represent clients before and in dealings with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Global Affairs Canada, Public Services and Procurement Canada, the Canada Border Services Agency the federal court, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal, NAFTA arbitration panels, other ad hoc international arbitration tribunals, the WTO and other dispute resolution bodies.