Look, corporate law doesn't have to be intimidating. We've broken down our services into areas that actually make sense. Click any tile below to learn how we've tackled these challenges for clients just like you.
We've spent years getting really good at helping businesses navigate the messy world of international commerce. Here's where we can help you out.
Look, corporate law doesn't have to be intimidating. We've broken down our services into areas that actually make sense. Click any tile below to learn how we've tackled these challenges for clients just like you.
Keeping your business on the right side of regulations across multiple jurisdictions
Making deals happen without the drama
Navigate customs, tariffs, and cross-border regulations
Your ideas are worth protecting - we make sure they stay yours
When things go sideways, we're in your corner
Words matter - especially when millions are on the line
Most of our clients' needs don't fit neatly into one box. That's actually pretty normal when you're dealing with international business. Give us a call and we'll figure out together what kind of support makes sense for your situation.
Let's Talk About Your NeedsEvery country's got its own rulebook for how companies should operate. When you're doing business across borders, you're playing by multiple sets of rules at once. We help you set up structures and processes that keep you compliant everywhere you operate - without drowning in paperwork.
We recently worked with a Canadian tech company expanding into the EU and Asia. Different data protection laws, different reporting requirements, different tax obligations. We created a governance framework that satisfied regulators in all three regions while keeping internal processes manageable. No small feat, honestly.
Our work draws on Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA), OECD Principles of Corporate Governance, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (for US-listed entities), and various provincial securities regulations. We stay current with evolving standards so you don't have to.
Helena Varis
15 years helping multinational corporations navigate compliance headaches. Previously worked in-house at a Fortune 500 company, so she gets what it's like on your side of the table.
Whether you're buying another company, selling yours, or merging operations, there's a lot that can go wrong. We guide you through the entire process - from initial due diligence through to post-closing integration. Our job is making sure the deal you shake hands on is the deal you actually get.
Last year we represented a mid-sized manufacturing firm acquiring a competitor in Germany. The deal involved coordinating Canadian, German, and EU competition authorities, navigating worker council requirements, and restructuring supply chains. Deal closed on time despite three different legal systems being involved. That's what we do.
We pay special attention to the Investment Canada Act for foreign acquisitions, Competition Act merger review processes, and provincial business corporation acts. International deals also require understanding foreign merger control regimes - EU, US Hart-Scott-Rodino, and others depending on your target's footprint.
Marcus Krython
20+ years closing complex cross-border deals. He's seen every trick in the book and knows how to spot red flags during due diligence. Straight shooter who won't sugarcoat risks.
Moving goods and services across borders involves way more than just shipping logistics. There's customs regulations, import/export controls, trade agreements, tariffs, and sanctions to consider. We help you understand what applies to your business and how to structure operations to minimize costs and risks.
We worked with an automotive parts supplier hit with unexpected duties when US Customs reclassified their products. We appealed the classification, demonstrated the parts qualified for CUSMA preferential treatment, and recovered over $800K in duties paid. Sometimes bureaucrats get it wrong - we make sure you're not stuck with the bill.
Our practice covers the Customs Act, Special Economic Measures Act (SEMA), Export and Import Permits Act, and relevant international agreements. We also monitor WTO dispute proceedings and regulatory changes that might impact your supply chain.
Anita Bergstrom
Former advisor at Global Affairs Canada. She knows trade policy inside and out because she helped write some of it. Now she uses that expertise to help businesses navigate what she calls "well-intentioned but complicated" trade rules.
Your company's value isn't just physical assets anymore. It's your brand, your technology, your trade secrets, your designs. We help you protect what makes your business unique - and defend those rights when someone tries to copy what you've built.
A software client found their platform being white-labeled and sold in Southeast Asia. We coordinated enforcement across four jurisdictions, secured injunctions, and negotiated a settlement that included ongoing royalties. The knockoff company is now a licensed distributor. Sometimes you turn pirates into partners.
We work with the Patent Act, Trade-marks Act, Copyright Act at the Canadian level, plus international treaties like the Paris Convention, Madrid Protocol, and Patent Cooperation Treaty. IP protection requires thinking globally from day one.
Dr. Samira Okafor
PhD in biotechnology before law school, so she actually understands the tech she's protecting. Particularly strong in pharma, software, and cleantech IP. Aggressive when defending clients' rights but pragmatic about when to settle.
Despite everyone's best intentions, business relationships sometimes break down. When they do, you need someone who can either resolve the dispute efficiently or fight hard in court if necessary. We handle both - we're comfortable negotiating settlements but equally ready to take things to trial when that's what's needed.
We recently represented a Canadian distributor in an arbitration against a European supplier who terminated their agreement without cause. The contract had an ICC arbitration clause, so we litigated in Paris. Won a $3.2M award plus legal costs. Then had to enforce it in three jurisdictions. Took 18 months start to finish, but client got paid in full.
We work under various provincial Rules of Civil Procedure, international arbitration rules, and alternative dispute resolution frameworks. Cross-border disputes often involve choice of law and jurisdiction issues - we handle those complexities so you can focus on running your business.
James Thornhill
Trial lawyer with 18 years' experience in commercial disputes. He's calm under pressure and knows when to push hard versus when to find common ground. Clients say he explains complex legal strategy in plain English - which matters when you're making tough decisions.
A good contract protects you when things go wrong and doesn't get in the way when things go right. We draft agreements that are actually enforceable across borders and negotiate terms that protect your interests without killing the deal. It's equal parts legal expertise and commercial sense.
A manufacturing client was expanding into Latin America. We negotiated and drafted distribution agreements in five countries, each with different legal requirements. Built in protections for IP, payment terms that addressed currency risk, and dispute resolution mechanisms that didn't require flying to Buenos Aires for every disagreement. Templates now save them legal fees on new market entries.
International contracts require thinking about multiple legal systems, enforcement mechanisms, tax implications, and practical realities. We consider the UN Convention on Contracts for International Sale of Goods (CISG), local contract law, and industry-specific regulations. But mostly we focus on making sure the contract actually works for how you do business.
Catherine Yi
Started her career at a Big Four firm doing contract review, so she's read thousands of agreements and knows every trap. Now focuses on getting deals done efficiently. Known for spotting commercial issues lawyers usually miss.