September 3, 2014 – Ottawa, ON – Woods, LaFortune LLP (WL LLP) and the Allam Advisory Group (AAG), a global business and management consulting firm in Ottawa, are pleased to announce their newly forged strategic alliance. WL LLP, also based in Ottawa, is an international trade law boutique with expertise in international trade and investment, trade promotion, market access, customs, as well as procurement and government relations.
This unique and exciting alliance allows both organizations to share their collective international business experience and expertise to better serve their clients. WL LLP’s trade law expertise and ability to assist clients with advice on the developments and implications of international trade obligations, including the WTO and the NAFTA, as well as the international obligations and regulations affecting trade with Canada, in addition to representation before administrative bodies, complements AAG’s extensive international business and global expansion expertise and services.
With this alliance in place, AAG remains a leader in the industry by providing full turn key international business and trade law solutions. WL LLP looks forward to working with AAG to jointly serve clients looking to do business in key global markets like China, Korea, the European Union, Africa and the Middle East.
“This unique partnership complements the extensive global market expansion services of AAG thereby providing the most comprehensive international trade law advisory services to meet our clients’ needs in Canada and internationally,” said Omar Allam, Founder and CEO of AAG. “We are very excited about the extended reach and expertise that this collaboration will bring.” Michael Woods, a founding partner of Woods, LaFortune LLP added, “This alliance will add another level of strength to our international trade law services. We are very impressed with AAG’s leadership. It is great to team up with a fellow Trade Commissioner.” Both Omar and Michael served abroad in the trade wing of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada.
About Allam Advisory Group
Allam Advisory Group is a full service global business and management consulting firm in Ottawa that offers strategic advisory and consulting services in international business, global expansion, alliance building, strategy, marketing, strategic communications and event management to clients in key industries worldwide.
Visit: www.allamadvisorygroup.com or follow us on Twitter: @AAG_AllamAdvGrp
Contact:
Nicollette Vargas, Global Marketing Director
nicollette.vargas@allamadvisorygroup.com
About Woods, LaFortune LLP
Woods, LaFortune LLP is an international trade law boutique, based in Ottawa, that focuses on all aspects of international trade and investment regulations, trade promotion and market access, customs, government procurement and government relations. Woods, LaFortune LLP represents clients’ interests with government officials and before administrative tribunals and courts.
Visit: www.wl-tradelaw.com or follow us on Twitter: @WoodsLaFortune
Contact:
Catherine Walsh, Legal Counsel
walsh@wl-tradelaw.com
