Norton Rose Fulbright
Norton Rose Fulbright operates across all key facets of international trade law, with notable expertise in treaty interpretation, treaty disputes, economic sanctions and export controls. The team also stands out for its ability to plug into an extensive international network of WTO and international trade lawyers for additional support on complex matters. Martin Masse heads the Ottawa-based group and is well versed in trade litigation, customs law, sanctions and export controls. Department co-head Alison FitzGerald departed in October 2023.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- ‘Norton Rose Fulbright provides significant experience and professional insights in complex trade-related matters.’
- ‘Martin Masse has been an essential and valued source, with wide-ranging experience on complex trade issues. He contributes significant experience and insights, with an ability to focus on the primary issues and avoid secondary matters.’
Key clients
- Sucro Can Sourcing
- Akme Poultry, Butter and Eggs Distributors
- Reuven International
- Aliments Sunchef
Work highlights
- Represented Sucro Can Sourcing in an appeal before the CITT disputing a decision of the CBSA to impose antidumping duties on certain imported sugar.
- Advised Akme Poultry, Butter and Eggs Distributors on a judicial review application relating to the reasonable bounds of administrative action in duty relief programs related to imported goods.
- Advised Aliments Sunchef on an action before the Federal Court in relation to the Duties Relief Program.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Martin Masse