FITT to Move Forward
As a proud member of the Board of Directors of the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT), Michael Woods participated in the annual dinner of the Board on June 11th followed by a Board meeting, FITT’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) the next day. The AGM featured the introduction of the latest to qualify for FITT’s Certified International Trade Professional (CITP) designation. Export Development (EDC) Canada President and CEO, Benoit Daignault, delivered an insightful speech...
read moreWelcome to China’s New Ambassador
Gordon LaFortune, Michael Woods, and Catherine Walsh had the honour of attending a reception at the Embassy of China that was held on June 17th . The event marked the recent arrival of China’s new ambassador to Canada, His Excellency Lou Zhaohui. The event Was well attended and Canada was represented by Minister Gail Shea ( Fisheries) and Minster Alice Wong. (Minister of State). China is Canada’s second largest trading partner – in 2012,...
read moreCatherine Walsh has joined the Woods, LaFortune LLP team
Michael Woods and Gordon LaFortune are very pleased to announce that Catherine Walsh has joined the Woods, LaFortune LLP team. Catherine is a graduate of both the Faculty of Law (LL.B) and the Telfer School of Management (MBA) at the University of Ottawa and also holds a B.Scs. from that institution. Bringing a strong grounding in international business and law combined with a passion for international trade and investment law, Catherine will assist our...
read moreWoods, LaFortune discuss 25th Anniversary of Free Trade
I recently heard from a good friend from my days in Canada’s Foreign Service (he is an Ambassador serving in the Asia Pacific region) He told me that he had heard my recent interview on free trade. This made me think that it might be worth sharing. In any event, late last year, my partner Gordon LaFortune and I were interviewed by Jackie Northam of National Public Radio (NPR). Ms. Northam made the trip...
read morePaul IA Moen joins Woods, LaFortune LLP
Michael Woods and Gordon LaFortune are very pleased to announce that Mr. Paul IA Moen is now part of the Woods, LaFortune LLP team, joining as counsel. Based in Ottawa, Paul is a corporate lawyer and international business consultant with over 20 years of experience serving businesses and governments on a variety of complex legal, regulatory and public affairs matters. Paul will add greatly to the firm’s reach, depth and expertise. Paul, who retains...
read moreWoods, LaFortune LLP Established
Michael Woods and Gordon LaFortune are pleased to announce the formation of Woods, LaFortune LLP, a full service international trade law boutique based in Canada’s national capital, Ottawa. Michael and Gordon are both recognized experts in international trade law. Gordon is listed in Who’s Who Legal 2013 as an expert in procurement law and trade and customs law. Michael is once again ranked in Chambers Global’s in its 2014 listing as a leading international trade...
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