The legal landscape between Canada and the U.S. is more dynamic and complex than ever, requiring a clear understanding of both countries' legal systems and regulations.
Dickinson Wright’s Canada-U.S. Platform (CUSP) offers an integrated approach to cross-border legal matters, helping businesses navigate one of the world’s largest trade relationships—nearly $1 trillion in annual trade.
With full-service offices in key trade corridors and a team of lawyers licensed in both countries, CUSP serves as a single point of contact for cross-border legal needs. Our offices in Toronto and Windsor, Ontario, along with a strong U.S. network, provide clients with comprehensive support and access to essential resources.
What Sets Us Apart
At Dickinson Wright, we bring distinct advantages to cross-border legal services:
- Proven Experience – For over 15 years, we’ve advised on some of the most complex cross-border transactions. CUSP is not just a concept—we’ve built our practice on it.
- Multidisciplinary, Cross-Border Teams – Our professionals collaborate across legal areas and jurisdictions, ensuring well-rounded guidance.
- Practical, Results-Driven Solutions – We focus on problem-solving, delivering timely and effective answers instead of just identifying challenges.
- Technology-Driven Efficiency – By leveraging advanced technology, we enhance efficiency, improve collaboration, and help control legal costs.
- Bilingual Capabilities – With fluency in English and French, we provide seamless legal services in Canada’s bilingual environment.
Industries and Services
We support CUSP clients across a wide range of industries, including:
- Automotive & Mobility – Advising on risk management, supply chain issues, and emerging technology trends.
- Banking & Financial Services – Cross-border financing and regulatory guidance backed by over a century of industry experience.
- Bankruptcy & Restructuring – Assisting businesses through financial challenges with strategic solutions.
- Canada-U.S. Trade – Expertise in trade agreements like USMCA, customs regulations, and global business operations.
- Corporate Law – Supporting cross-border M&A, joint ventures, and compliance matters.
- Franchising – Legal guidance for franchisors and franchisees expanding across borders.
- Immigration Law – Facilitating work permits, visas, and cross-border employment.
- Intellectual Property – Protecting and enforcing patents, trademarks, and copyrights internationally.
- Litigation & Dispute Resolution – Handling cross-border disputes with risk-avoidance strategies and efficient resolution options.
- Private Equity – Advising on all aspects of acquisitions, divestitures, and capital structuring.
- Real Estate & Finance – Addressing market conditions, regulatory shifts, and property-related legal challenges.
- Regulatory Compliance – Navigating complex regulations in advertising, environmental, financial, health & safety, and licensing.
- Tax Law – Minimizing tax liabilities, managing transfer pricing, and liaising with tax authorities in Canada and the U.S.
