Cross Border Business & Trade

Cross-border business requires more than legal advice in two countries—it requires one coordinated strategy.

Dickinson Wright brings together lawyers across Canada and the United States to help clients manage transactions, regulatory compliance, trade, tax, immigration, litigation, and other cross-border legal matters.

With offices in Toronto and Windsor, Ontario, and throughout the United States, we provide seamless legal support backed by a single, integrated team.

What Sets Us Apart

At Dickinson Wright, we bring distinct advantages to cross-border legal services:

• Proven Experience – For more than 15 years, we’ve advised on some of the most complex cross-border transactions. CUSP is not simply a concept—it is the foundation of our practice.
• Multidisciplinary, Cross-Border Teams – Our professionals collaborate across practices and jurisdictions to deliver well-rounded legal guidance.
• Practical, Results-Driven Solutions – We focus on solving problems and providing timely, effective guidance rather than simply identifying issues.
• Technology-Driven Efficiency – We leverage technology to improve collaboration, increase efficiency, and help control legal costs.
• Bilingual Capabilities – Our team provides seamless legal services in English and French to support Canada’s bilingual business environment.

Industries and Services

We support CUSP clients across a broad range of industries and practice areas, including:

• Automotive & Mobility – Advising on risk management, supply chain issues, and emerging technologies.
• Banking & Finance – Providing cross-border financing and regulatory guidance backed by more than a century of industry experience.
• Bankruptcy & Restructuring – Helping businesses navigate financial challenges with practical, strategic solutions.
• Canada-U.S. Trade – Advising on USMCA, customs regulations, and international trade operations.
• Corporate Law – Supporting cross-border mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, governance, and compliance.
• Cross Border Franchising – Assisting franchisors and franchisees with expansion across Canada and the United States.
• Immigration Law – Facilitating work permits, visas, and cross-border employment matters.
• Intellectual Property – Protecting and enforcing patents, trademarks, copyrights, and other intellectual property assets.
• Litigation & Dispute Resolution – Resolving cross-border disputes through litigation, arbitration, mediation, and risk-avoidance strategies.
• Private Equity – Advising on acquisitions, divestitures, investments, and capital structuring.
• Real Estate Finance – Addressing regulatory, financing, and commercial real estate issues across borders.
• Regulatory Compliance – Counseling clients on advertising, environmental, financial, health and safety, licensing, and other regulatory requirements.
• Tax Law – Helping clients minimize tax liabilities, manage transfer pricing, and work effectively with tax authorities in both Canada and the United States.