Overview
To succeed in a complex global marketplace, organizations need a legal partner with hands-on experience who can help them use trade agreements to their strategic advantage - and provide effective advice and proven solutions for the complicated compliance issues these agreements create.
From export controls and customs compliance to international trade litigation and government relations, the Gowling WLG International Trade Group takes the time to understand the unique challenges faced by each client, and creates customized solutions to help them achieve their business objectives.
Comprehensive coverage
Representing leading Canadian and foreign manufacturers, importers, exporters, industry associations and governments, our team delivers effective, practical solutions to a wide range of international trade issues, including:
- Anti-dumping and countervail inquiries
- Customs classification
- Valuation and AMPS penalties
- Import and export controls
- Strategic use of trade and investment agreements, including WTO and NAFTA
- Investor-state provisions of NAFTA Chapter 11
With particular expertise in trade-related intellectual property matters and issues related to the importation of food and natural health products, Gowling WLG is the right choice for complex international trade support.
Unsurpassed experience
With a practice that includes members who directly assisted in the negotiation and implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement and the Canada-U.S. Free Trade Agreement, you can rely on the Gowling WLG International Trade Law Group to deliver unique, effective solutions to your trade concerns.
Learn more
To learn more about how we can support your international trade needs, please contact any member of our team.