In order to gain market share, a company will often seek to develop its business internationally. This brings with it additional risks, which the company must manage. International trade involves not only tariff barriers, but non-tariff barriers, such as the different laws that apply to international commercial transactions between traders.

Companies engaging in international trade must negotiate their way through local laws, international treaties and the rules of common trade practices. Legal counsel must be versed in all three. 

The lawyers at Dentons have achieved successful outcomes in virtually all aspects of global trade and investment law. We have expertise in advising clients about bilateral and multilateral trade agreements, such as the WTO, NAFTA and the EU’s puzzle of regional trade deals. Leverage our in-house leading global expertise in trade and investment matters, our exceptional team of government relations and arbitration lawyers in the US, Canada and Europe, as well as our reliable local connections in numerous jurisdictions who can provide you with seamless advice worldwide. 

As the expansion of global markets and value chains continues to make the world a smaller place, we keep you informed about the rules and practices governing your international business, as well as the tools that are available to them. We work with you to develop and implement the right strategies to keep you ahead of the curve.

Recognition

Dentons lawyers recognized in Rising Stars Europe Awards 2020

February 22, 2021

Four Dentons lawyers – Christopher Winn, Maria Krestiyanova, Juraj Gyárfáš and Maksym Sysoiev - were awarded in the Europe Rising Stars Awards 2020. The annual awards recognize the efforts of up-and-coming practitioners in the legal profession across Europe. 

Dentons lawyers earn top recognition as leading litigators in Canada

November 28, 2017

Dentons is proud to congratulate six lawyers who have been recognized as leading litigation lawyers in Canada in Lexpert’s recent special editions.

 

Dentons recognized by Best Lawyers in America in 200 categories

August 15, 2017

Dentons, the world's largest law firm, has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America in 200 categories in the 2018 edition of the highly regarded publication. The ranking highlights 138 individual lawyers from Dentons, including nine who have been recognized for more than 25 years, 51 who have been listed for 10 years and 12 who were included for the first time.

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Insights

Sanctions 2022 in review

March 14, 2023

United States: 2022 saw substantial changes in the sanctions landscape that forced businesses to adapt, yet again, to a reshaped world. In this Sanctions Year in Review, we take a look back at some of the geopolitical events that impacted the global economy and the way we conduct business, and provide highlights of the recent sanctions developments, as well as a few predictions on what we might see coming in 2023.

EU: 10th package of sanctions against Russia

March 3, 2023

EU: On February 25, 2023, the EU published its 10th package of sanctions against Russia (10th Package).

The US and Allies Announce Expansive Trade-Related Restrictions Targeting Russia

February 27, 2023

Marking the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the US and the G7 announced significant new restrictions on Russia intended to further weaken Russia’s ability to obtain resources needed to continue the war in Ukraine.

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News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Dentons named "Law Firm of the Year for Foreign Trade Law" at JUVE Awards 2022

October 28, 2022

Dentons was named "Law Firm of the Year for Foreign Trade Law" by Germany's leading legal medium at this year's JUVE Awards.

Dentons contributes Eurasia chapter in the Trade & Customs 2023 guide in Lexology’s Getting the Deal Through

July 14, 2022

Four lawyers from Dentons’ International Trade team in Brussels - Edward Borovikov, Igor Danilov, Maria Krestiyanova and Taras Povorozniuk - contributed the Eurasia chapter in the Trade & Customs 2023 guide, hosted on Lexology’s Getting the Deal Through platform.

Dentons represents Bibus Metal in successful appeal in Romanian trade case

June 15, 2022

Dentons’ International Trade team in Brussels successfully represented Bibus Metal’s Romanian subsidiary, S.C. Bibus S.R.L, in a customs dispute before the Court Appeal of Ploiesti, Romania.

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