Gottlieb & Pearson serves a multi-national clientele as the only Canadian law firm dedicated for more than 30 years to the practice of customs and international trade law.  The firm was founded in 1964 by Richard Gottlieb who is considered in Canada and abroad as a pioneer, and dean of the Canadian customs and trade law field. Gottlieb & Pearson has offices in Montreal, Toronto and Ottawa.

Our firm was named in the Canadian Lexpert Directory as the Leading Canadian International Trade Law Boutique in Toronto, Ontario and Montreal, Quebec.  Richard Gottlieb and Darrel Pearson were named among the most frequently recommended customs and international trade lawyers in the Canadian Lexpert Directory and are also cited in An International Who’s Who of Trade and Customs Lawyers as leaders in the field of trade and customs law.  Finally, we enjoy an AV® rating of the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers of Martindale-Hubbell.  The “A” signifies the highest level of legal ability, while the “V” denotes “very high” adherence to the professional standards of conduct, ethics, reliability and diligence.

As established legal counsel to the trading community, our specialized knowledge and practice successfully assists clients in laying the foundation for good trade relations with Canada and its trading partners.

Firm members travel extensively all over the world responding to clients’ needs with on-site advice and assistance.  We also provide our clients with access to an international network of specialized customs and trade counsel.

As a result of our vast experience in representing domestic and foreign companies, trade associations, and government agencies, we have gained considerable knowledge of the markets, economies, cultures, and people of Canada’s international trading partners.  We keep abreast of current trade and economic policy issues and are well briefed on financial, industrial and government matters affecting international trade.

Gottlieb & Pearson is adept at handling the special problems related to the movement of goods, services, and intellectual properties across borders.  We represent our clients’ interests vis-à-vis Canadian government officials, administrative tribunals and the courts and abroad.  We also safeguard their interests in the legislative process and in government relations by making submissions on their behalf to government administrators, cabinet members, other members of Parliament and Parliamentary committees and sub-committees.  In particular, we direct, prepare and make submissions to government agencies in connection with policy and legislative initiatives in the international trade and related fields.

Our practice focus is on advising our clients and their lawyers on Canadian legal matters germane to the international trade environment in which they do business.  In addition to the Canadian laws of customs and international trade which relate to the regulation of imports and exports, we advise clients on laws which are tangential to their trading businesses.

Our approach to the practice of law is unique in Canada inasmuch as our attorneys focus their energy and resources on the legal aspects of customs and international trade.  For this reason, we are often called upon by general or corporate counsel for specialized advice.  Where required, Gottlieb & Pearson integrates and coordinates other legal as well as non-legal services.  This allows Gottlieb & Pearson to provide the very best service to its clients in its field of specialization while, at the same time, hand selecting appropriate counsel and lay people in other specialized fields to assist its clients.

The philosophy of Gottlieb & Pearson is quite simple.  We pride ourselves on our ability to work very hard and to find creative solutions for our clients. We combine this work ethic with vast experience in providing our clients with the most comprehensive advice available in the field of Canadian customs and international trade.

Clients of Gottlieb & Pearson benefit from its results oriented approach to the practice of law.  They obtain competitive advantages in their market places by utilizing the firm’s value added services which include not only resolution of their legal problems but also assistance which enhances their ability to compete and win in their business environments.

In addition, Gottlieb & Pearson represents its clients in the most time and cost effective manner possible.  Upon request, we establish initial and on-going budgets and work with clients to implement cost controls.  We work closely with our clients’ in-house counsel, other executives, and staff so as to eliminate duplication of effort and to ensure cost efficiency.