International Trade/WTO
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
Band 3
About
Provided by Dentons Canada LLP
Our group of trade, WTO and customs lawyers from across our six offices in Canada is recognized worldwide as a leader in its field. Our trade, WTO and customs lawyers are regularly involved in significant trade matters – making representations before key national and international decision-making bodies, including government panels, domestic courts and trade tribunals.
We achieve successful outcomes for clients in virtually all aspects of international trade and investment law. Our Trade, WTO and Customs experience is supported by an incomparable global and regional team of government relations and arbitration professionals. With our profound knowledge of trade and investment treaties, laws and regulations, we help develop and implement the right strategies to keep international businesses moving forward. We understand international trade and investment law enforcement and policy, and we know the enforcement agencies and policymakers.
Dentons’ trade, WTO and customs lawyers are particularly well-positioned to advise a wide range of clients in Canada and abroad, including: multinationals, small and medium-sized corporations, governments, individuals, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and industry associations.
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Dentons represented Hydro Quebec in an anti-dumping injury expiry review inquiry before the CITT concerning large power transformers from South Korea.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"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."
"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."
"The firm can mobilise resources from its multiple offices."
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."
Sean Stephenson is well placed to assist client with trade remedies, customs issues and sanctions. His clients are active in a wide variety of sectors, including energy and manufacturing.
"Sean is responsive and concise in delivering reliable advice in international trade."
"He has a keen eye for reducing the complexity of international sanctions into solid legal advice."
Ranked Lawyers at
Dentons Canada LLP
Nationwide - Canada