International Trade/WTO
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
Band 2
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Provided by McMillan LLP
McMillan’s International Trade Practice Group advises domestic and international companies ranging from multinationals to small and growing businesses, helping them steer through unfamiliar laws and regulations, economic sanctions, treaties, tariffs, forced labour obligations and bureaucracy. Bringing a combination of real-time business solutions and tactical excellence, McMillan’s lawyers are also frequently called upon to represent a wide range of companies before international trade decision-makers. As a market leader in Canadian anti-dumping and countervail cases, McMillan has been involved in most such recent Canadian cases. McMillan’s team has a wide variety of key experience. This includes lawyers who have worked within key government organizations, such as Global Affairs Canada and the Canadian International Trade Tribunal. McMillan lawyers have been appointed to the Chapter 19 (Trade Remedies) roster of panelists. Governments also turn to McMillan for assistance with complex international legal issues that require an understanding of political sensitivities. Whether revising laws for a government’s compliance with trade rules under international or Canadian trade agreements, such as the World Trade Organization, Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA, formerly NAFTA) or the Canada Free Trade Agreement, or advising on delicate negotiations affecting regulated or trade protected sectors, McMillan can help governments with international trade issues.
Chambers Review
McMillan is highly regarded for its longstanding trade remedies practice. The firm's international trade group also assists domestic and international companies with anti-corruption, sanctions, customs and WTO matters and advises on trade issues arising in the context of M&A, such as compliance. Its expertise straddles a wide range of sectors including technology, manufacturing and natural resources, and its lawyers continue to play an active role in governmental trade policy review.
Work Highlights
- McMillan advised ASKO Holdingon matters relating toCanadian sanctions and other international trade laws concerning the acquisition of Buhler Industries by ASKO’s wholly-owned subsidiary Başak Traktör.
Strengths
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"They have an extraordinary understanding of the commercial practicalities of the work they are retained for."
"The international trade team at McMillan is excellent, and our matters are staffed appropriately."
"The team is very responsive."
"The team solves every problem quickly and comprehensively."
"The lawyers involved in our case are extremely well-positioned to quickly absorb the nuances of our situation and offer the necessary perspectives."
"They have an extraordinary understanding of the commercial practicalities of the work they are retained for."
"The international trade team at McMillan is excellent, and our matters are staffed appropriately."
"The team is very responsive."
"The team solves every problem quickly and comprehensively."
"The lawyers involved in our case are extremely well-positioned to quickly absorb the nuances of our situation and offer the necessary perspectives."
Notable Practitioners
Jonathan O'Hara is rated highly as both an expert in trade policy and an advocate in trade disputes, playing a key role in several major cases conducted by the CITT and CBSA. He is based in Ottawa.
"Jonathan is experienced, rational and detail-oriented."
"He is creative and leaves a positive impression during arguments."
"He is very responsive and practical."
Peter Jarosz is a well-regarded practitioner in the international trade space, who leverages his experience as counsel to the CITT in his practice. He focuses primarily on anti-dumping, countervailing and safeguards, and his practice extends to assisting clients with matters relating to import and export compliance.
William Pellerin is a practitioner highlighted for his expertise in litigating trade remedy matters before the CITT and CBSA.
"William is organised and insightful. His work is always at a high level."
"William brings a wealth of public and private-side experience to the role. He is exceedingly commercial, efficient, demonstrably brilliant and a true pleasure to work with."
"He is responsive and finds alternative routes to solutions."
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