Cross Border Business & Trade

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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.
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