Now more than ever, Canada is an open, trading nation, an attractive investment destination and a major investor abroad. But the opportunities of globalization have come with challenges and risks from the ever-increasing complexity of international trade and investment rules. Our Canadian and international trade and investment law clients depend on flawless legal advice in order to ensure the success of their international ventures.

We achieve successful outcomes for clients in virtually all aspects of international trade and investment law. Our Trade, WTO and Customs experience and expertise is supported by an incomparable global and regional team of government relations and arbitration experts. With our profound knowledge of trade and investment treaties, laws and regulations, we help develop and implement the right strategies to keep international businesses moving forward. We understand international trade and investment law enforcement and policy, and we know the enforcement agencies and policymakers.

Our group of trade, WTO and customs lawyers from across our six offices in Canada is recognized worldwide as a leader in its field. Our trade, WTO and customs lawyers are regularly involved in significant trade matters – making representations before key national and international decision-making bodies, including government panels, domestic courts and trade tribunals.

Dentons’ trade, WTO and customs lawyers are particularly well-positioned to advise a wide range of clients in Canada and abroad, including: multinationals, small and medium-sized corporations, governments, individuals, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and industry associations.

Our trade, WTO and customs lawyers advise and represent clients across a broad spectrum of matters, including:

• Trade remedies
• Customs and border matters
• Government relations
• WTO and trade agreements 
• International trade contracts
• International investment treaties and disputes
• Import/export controls and sanctions
• International anti-corruption, governance and compliance

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Insights

Update on Bill 7: BC Government scales back emergency powers — Part 4 withdrawn for revisions

March 31, 2025

On March 25, 2025, we wrote about the British Columbia government’s proposed Bill 7, the Economic Stabilization (Tariff Response Act) (the Act), and our concerns that Part 4 of the Act proposed granting sweeping powers to cabinet without proper oversight from the legislature.

BC Government tables sweeping emergency powers legislation in response to US tariff threats

March 25, 2025

In the face of an escalating trade dispute with the United States and its persistent threats against Canada’s sovereignty, Canadian governments at all levels are grappling with the appropriate response and counter measures needed to protect Canada’s economic interests and independence.

China announces tariffs targeting Canadian agriculture and food products

March 21, 2025

Canada: On March 8, 2025, China’s commerce ministry announced it will apply a 100% tariff on Canadian canola oil, oil cakes and pea imports, and a 25% duty on Canadian aquatic products and pork. The tariffs, which will go into effect on March 20, 2025, are being imposed in retaliation for Canadian tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) and steel and aluminum products, introduced in October 2024.

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News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Dentons expands corporate/M&A capabilities with new Montréal partner Dominique Babin

May 12, 2025

Dentons, Canada’s Global Law Firm, is pleased to announce the arrival of Dominique Babin as a partner in the Corporate group in Montréal.

Chambers Canada 2024 rankings demonstrate Dentons’ continued growth and depth of talent across all areas

September 28, 2023

We are pleased to share that Dentons has achieved a record number of rankings in Chambers Canada: Canada’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2024.

Dentons lawyers shed light on Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between Canada and the European Union

March 29, 2016

Two Dentons professionals, highly-experienced international trade lawyers - Xavier Van Overmeire from Montréal and Nadiya Nychay from Brussels - have co-authored a book entitled The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between Canada and the EU: An Overview; one of the only publications to examine the various aspects of the agreement and its impact.

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