Cross-Border

In the global economy, business crosses borders. A thriving economy, educated workforce, world leadership in telecommunications and excellent standard of living make Canada a prime partner for cross-border business ventures. Whether you want to start up a new business in Canada, expand your existing business into Canada, or expand your Canadian business into the U.S. or overseas, you need a law firm that can help you cross borders. At Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP (FMC), we have an in-depth understanding of legislative and regulatory issues that enables us to help you navigate the challenges of cross-border business.

FMC’s approach to cross-border initiatives includes a presence in key areas within the U.S. This includes New York, Washington DC, Houston, Chicago and California. We match our clients’ needs with the relevant legal expertise in any one of our six Canadian offices. With leading international practices in competition law, international trade, tax, energy, mining, financial servicesentertainment and public policy, FMC can open doors as well as help our clients cross borders.

Internationally, FMC sustains long-term global relationships through its affiliation with the Pacific Rim Advisory Council (PRAC), focused on Asia and the Far East, and the Interlex Group, focused on Europe.

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Representative Work
Counsel to China Zirconium Limited (HKSE: 0395; TSX: CZL), a Hong Kong Stock Exchange listed company and one of the largest zirconium chemicals manufacturer and exporter in China, on its Canadian IPO and dual listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange, 2008
Counsel to Harmony Asset Limited (HKSE:0428; TSX:HAR), a Hong Kong Stock Exchange-listed asset management company, in its dual listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange
Publications
Did you know?
Bloomberg’s Global Legal Advisers Q4 2011 for Capital Markets ranks FMC among the top ten Canadian firms in several categories.
The Best Lawyers in Canada 2012 recommends David McCutcheon, John Lorn McDougall, Q.C. and David Tavender, Q.C. as leading international arbitration lawyers.
The Hill Times named Cyrus Reporter in its Top 100 Lobbyists for 2011.
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