International Trade/WTO
Global Guide 2024 : Canada
Band 1
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Bennett Jones is a highly regarded Canadian law firm with a well-respected and robust international trade and investment law practice. The firm offers solid capabilities in tariff classification cases and customs compliance, and also advises on trade remedy matters across a range of industry sectors, such as retail and energy. It also has substantial expertise in issues relating to the WTO and benefits from a solid bench of highly experienced non-legal consultants, including former ambassadors and senior cabinet ministers.
Work Highlights
- Bennett Jones successfully defended Hyundai Steel in a Federal Court of Appeal application, challenging the termination of anti-dumping duties on certain products produced by the company by the Canada Border Services Agency.
Strengths
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"The Bennett Jones team are very knowledgeable about business models, industry-related matters and other commercial matters, which enhances their ability to represent clients in the best possible way."
"Bennett Jones provides the highest levels of service and responsiveness."
"The Bennett Jones team are very knowledgeable about business models, industry-related matters and other commercial matters, which enhances their ability to represent clients in the best possible way."
"Bennett Jones provides the highest levels of service and responsiveness."
Notable Practitioners
Darrel Pearson is an extremely well-respected trade lawyer with longstanding experience in the areas of customs, tariff classification and trade duties. He is based in Toronto and he is the head of the firm's international trade and investment group.
"Darrel is an experienced veteran who brings immense value to legal disputes."
"He is the finest customs practitioner in Canada."
Toronto-based Sabrina Bandali's profile continues to grow in the international trade field. She is proficient across a wide range of issues, including customs advice, export controls and tariff disputes.
"Sabrina is a very client-friendly practitioner. She is thorough, practical and methodical in her advice and approach."
Alison Fitzgerald's practice focuses on international arbitration and international trade and investment. She represents clients in trade remedy proceedings and regularly advises clients on treaty interpretation and regulatory matters, such as economic sanctions, export controls and business ethics/anti‑corruption. Fitzgerald is based in Ottawa.
"Alison is very dedicated. She has an extraordinary capacity to grasp complex issues and delivers results."
George Reid is recognised for his growing reputation in the field of international trade law, with significant expertise in trade policy and international agreements. He is based in Toronto.
"George Reid is very responsive and has strong knowledge of customs law and international trade."
"George is an excellent go-to person for all things trade compliance. He is responsive, personable, down to earth and a pleasure to work with."
Jessica Horwitz maintains a diverse international trade practice out of Toronto, with work ranging from trade policy advice, representation and trade remedies to customs compliance and cross-border M&A.
"Jessica is pragmatic and creative. She is well connected within the political sphere so she is always aware of ongoing developments."
"Jessica provides thoughtful and timely advice to address dynamic and complex international trade issues."
Ranked Lawyers at
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