Investor-State Dispute Settlement: Self-Interest in International Law
Extracts of the conference of Paul Fauteux entitled « Solidarity and Enlightened Self-Interest in International Law: Relic or Aspiration? » in teh session on the Future of Investor-State Dispute Settlement in the 51st Annual Conference of the Canadian Counsel of International Law, October 27 and 28, 2022. The basic facts…
We are here for you and your business
Dear Customers and Partners, We hope that you and your loved ones are well during this period. Like you, the CMKZ, LLP team adapts to the context of COVID-19 and remains available to support its clients in managing this delicate situation and fulfilling their requests. Our lawyers have the tools…
Transformative Mediation in Nunavik: Intervention of Paul Fauteux
During the Ninth International Meetings of the Institute of Mediation in the Francophone Space recently held in Montreal, Mr Paul Fauteux of CMKZ participated on August 16, 2017 in a session on “Mediation at the heart of the company: managing beliefs, rules, values and rituals”. In front of an audience…
CMKZ 2017 International Trade Law Forecast
United States | Europe and Asia-Pacific | World Trade Organization | Economic sanctions | Tax | Climate change | International arbitration The beginning of the year provides CMKZ with an opportunity to inform companies trading internationally of any developments that may affect their activities and strategies. According to CMKZ, 2017…
New Lawyers Bring Additional Expertise to CMKZ
CMKZ adds to its expertise by welcoming three new attorneys. Ying Fu, John Mavridis and Gabrielle Turcotte-Fraser have recently joined CMKZ and have strengthened our niche expertise in business and international trade law. Ying Fu is a foreign legal advisor and specializes in Chinese law. John Mavridis specializes in business…
Une porte s’ouvre à l’Est, et s’entre-ferme au Sud
Ces dernières semaines ont été riches en rebondissements en matière de commerce international. Côté Est, le Canada a signé avec l’Union Européenne l’Accord Économique et Commercial Global (AECG), et côté Sud, le peuple américain a élu un président qui remet en question l’Accord de Libre-Échange Nord-Américain (ALÉNA). CMKZ a été…
Do not forget your Electronic Travel Authorization next time you come to Canada!
You plan to come to Canada on or after November 9? Do you have your “Electronic Travel Authorization” (ETA)? This new requirement to enter Canada will become mandatory from 9 November 2016 for all those who come from countries whose citizens do not need a visa to come to Canada….
The Czech Republic: A Strategic Ally in Central Europe
CMKZ, represented by Hynek Žikovsky, honorary consul of the Czech Republic in Montréal and partner at the firm, will participate in a seminar on business opportunities in the Czech Republic on May 31st 2016 from 8 A.M. to noon. This meeting will be of interest for Canadian companies which desire…
Canada and International Trade: Reinvest the WTO and respond to the major issues
Invited to testify before the Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade on Thursday, March 24th, 2016 on the perspectives of Canada in connection with international trade agreements, Bernard Colas stated in his introductory statement that Canada should: Reinvest in the World Trade Organization (WTO), and Address major…
Our Honorary Consuls
CMKZ LL.P. is proud to count two honorary consuls among its partners. Bernard Colas represents Mauritania (www.mauritania-canada.ca) and Hynek Zikovsky represents the Czech Republic (www.czech.cz.) Consuls assist in Canada the citizens and business people of the country they represent. Whereas a consul is normally a career civil servant of the…