We've been handling complex corporate and trade matters for years now, and honestly, seeing the outcomes our clients achieve makes all those late nights worth it. Here's what we've accomplished together.
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Honestly, this one kept us up at night for months. A Canadian tech company wanted to acquire operations in the EU and Asia simultaneously - talk about complicated. The regulatory maze alone would've scared off most firms, but we dove in. Coordinated with local counsel across seven countries, navigated CRTC, EU Commission, and various Asian regulatory bodies.
Our client was getting hit with crazy tariff rates on their imports. CBSA's classification didn't make sense to us, so we challenged it. Three hearings later, we got the reclassification they deserved.
Family-owned manufacturing firm, siblings at war. Not pretty. We mediated a buyout that actually left everyone speaking to each other - that's rare in these situations, trust me.
Software startup expanding globally needed their IP locked down tight. Filed patents in 12 jurisdictions, set up trademark protection, and drafted airtight licensing agreements.
Energy company needed to clean up their act before a major acquisition could proceed. We're talking full FCPA and Canadian Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act compliance review. Found issues that could've killed the deal, fixed them before anyone else noticed.
Deal Saved
Client faced verification from U.S. Customs questioning their NAFTA origin claims. We had to dig through years of supply chain documentation, but we proved every single certificate was legit.
Buyer wanted specific assets, not the whole company. Structured a deal that minimized tax liability and protected them from legacy liabilities. Everyone walked away happy.
Supplier claimed our client breached a supply agreement. We showed the supplier actually failed to meet quality standards first. Case dismissed with prejudice.
Tech firm needed to navigate Canadian export controls for dual-use technology. Built a compliance program that satisfied GAC and let them expand into new markets without headaches.
EU expansion seemed impossible until we mapped out CETA benefits. Identified tariff eliminations and regulatory shortcuts that made the whole thing viable.
Major retail merger that triggered Competition Bureau scrutiny. Everyone thought we'd have to make massive concessions. We presented market analysis that showed the concerns weren't founded, got through with minimal divestiture requirements.
The key was understanding what the Bureau actually cared about, not what everyone assumed they'd care about. Sometimes you've gotta read between the lines of their guidance documents.
Former employee took proprietary manufacturing processes to a competitor. We got an injunction fast and negotiated a settlement that included return of all materials plus damages.
Canadian manufacturer wanted into the Chinese market but didn't know where to start. Set up a JV structure that protected their IP while meeting local content requirements.
Board was a mess - conflicts of interest, no real oversight, preparing for potential investor scrutiny. We rebuilt their governance structure from the ground up.
Client got slapped with anti-dumping duties that would've bankrupted their import operations. We appealed to CITT, presented economic analysis showing the domestic industry claims were overstated. Took two years, but we got the duties revoked entirely.
PE firm needed to exit their manufacturing investment. We ran a controlled auction process, negotiated with three serious buyers, maximized the multiple.
U.S. imposed safeguard measures on steel imports. We helped our client get an exclusion based on specialized product specifications that domestic producers couldn't match.
Foreign buyer wanted to acquire a Canadian tech company. Investment Canada Act review was inevitable. We prepared the net benefit arguments, got ministerial approval without conditions.
Patent troll came after a mid-size manufacturer. We found prior art they'd missed and got their patent invalidated. Case closed, client didn't pay a cent.
Distributor tried to claim exclusive rights they never actually had. We went through the contract line by line at trial, proved our client could terminate and appoint new distributors.
Private company wanted to go public through an RTO. Handled securities compliance, shareholder approvals, exchange listing requirements - the whole nine yards.
Client made honest mistakes on customs declarations. CBSA wanted significant penalties. We showed the errors were inadvertent, implemented better systems, got penalties reduced by 80%.
Public company needed robust whistleblower protections that'd satisfy regulators and actually work. Built a system employees would trust to use without fear of retaliation.
Whether it's a complex merger, a customs dispute, or navigating international regulations, we've likely dealt with something similar before. Let's talk about how we can help your business succeed.