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

Ireland White collar and financial crime insights

September 19, 2023

United Kingdom: The Dublin office outlines some of the key updates with regard to white collar and financial crime. 

UK White collar and financial crime insights

September 19, 2023

United Kingdom: Welcome back to the quarterly white collar and financial crime updates, where the Dentons UKIME Regulatory and Investigations team has pulled together news and updates from our respective specialist areas which we think may be of interest to you. 

EU adopts 11th sanctions package against Russia

July 20, 2023

EU: New sanctions targeting Russia were adopted by the EU on 23 June 2023. This 11th sanctions package includes, for example, a new circumvention mechanism aimed at prohibiting exports of certain goods to third countries, imposing broader transport and transit restrictions, increasing burdens on EU iron and steel importers, adding new export restrictions as well as certain derogations. It also adds new Russian persons and entities to its sanctions list.

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News and Events

Upcoming events

2023 Canadian regulatory road show: Critical trends and developments in regulatory law

October 12, 2023

Dentons is proud to sponsor two important conferences next month in Toronto: the 2023 Toronto Global Forum (October 11-13) and the ESG Summit Canada (October 12). A strong contingent of regulatory lawyers from all six of our Canadian offices will be convening in Toronto to attend these events and look forward to connecting with many of you.

Recent Press Releases

Dentons contributes Eurasia chapter in the Trade & Customs 2024 guide in Lexology Pro’s Getting the Deal Through

September 15, 2023

Managing Partner Edward Borovikov, Counsel Maria Krestiyanova, Counsel Igor Danilov, and Trade Policy Advisor Taras Povorozniuk from Dentons’ International Trade team in Brussels contributed to the Eurasia chapter in the Trade & Customs 2023 guide, hosted on Lexology Pro’s Getting the Deal Through platform.

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.

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