International & Cross-Border Transactions
Global Guide 2024 : Canada
Band 1
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Provided by Torys LLP
Torys’ International Trade team works with an extensive array of clients on a range of international trade matters, including NAFTA/WTO issues, anti-corruption, anti-money laundering, sanctions compliance, and export control issues, etc. We advise these clients on an ongoing basis as they continue to seek international business opportunities.
Torys’ International Trade group is also go-to counsel for companies encountering unique or novel anti-money laundering and sanctions issues. For example, Torys is at the forefront of addressing novel issues arising from the intersection between U.K. anti-money laundering reporting and amnesty regimes and differing Canadian anti-money laundering laws containing an absolute prohibition and without explicit provision for a legally-enforceable defence if reported. Torys was also sought out to advise on novel areas of U.S. sanctions against Cuba that President Trump rendered applicable in 2019 and what Canadian companies can do to minimize their impact.
Chambers Review
Torys is a distinguished Toronto law firm with a top-tier client base including major Canadian corporates, pension funds, asset managers and financial institutions. The bulk of its resources are located within its Toronto base, supplemented by a highly regarded Calgary team providing strong transactional capabilities, particularly in the energy sector. The law firm has a well-established office in New York – offering US law capabilities – to facilitate US-Canada deals and keep in touch with US markets. The firm also capably partners with local counsel in foreign jurisdictions to provide a cross-border service.
The law firm’s transactional teams have a robust reputation for high-end M&A and private equity buyouts and offer solid expertise across capital markets and finance matters. It is a major player in the energy industry and capably assists Canadian companies and foreign entities on inbound investments. In addition to inbound work, the transactional teams are well-versed in managing outbound deals for Canadian clients – including banks and pension funds – on large M&A and infrastructure investments in the US and other markets. Its New York office serves as a corporate and tax platform, and an interface for US clients, giving the firm proximity to US private equity firms and corporates.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I consider efficient support in complex international transactions a strength of Torys."
"We have worked with Torys on Canada-US matters and they work seamlessly."
"I consider efficient support in complex international transactions a strength of Torys."
"We have worked with Torys on Canada-US matters and they work seamlessly."