Global law firm Baker McKenzie has added Julia Webster to its International Commercial & Trade Practice as a Partner in Toronto. Julia brings significant customs, anti-corruption and international trade experience, adding further depth to the Firm's Canada-based team of trade lawyers.
Julia is a disputes and international trade lawyer and a Certified Customs Specialist. She has advised companies on trade remedies, free trade agreements, blocking measures, customs compliance, anti-corruption laws, economic sanctions, supply chain ethics, and cross-border M&A. She is a tested advocate and has extensive commercial and trade litigation experience. She has appeared before the Canadian International Trade Tribunal, the Federal Court, the Federal Court of Appeal, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and a number of administrative tribunals across Canada. She also counsels clients on sensitive internal investigations which have included multi-jurisdictional legal proceedings, and she advises domestic and international clients on Canadian lobbying laws and election advertising.
"We are very happy to welcome Julia to Baker McKenzie," said Will Woods, Chair of the North America International Commercial Practice Group. "She brings deep knowledge of customs and international trade law, which is critical in the current geopolitical climate. Issues such as the USMCA, trade tensions, supply chain disruptions and tariff wars are front and center for our clients."
"We have seen increased demand for practitioners with significant experience on global customs and international trade solutions," added Jennifer Trock, member of the North America Regional Management Committee. "Julia is a strong addition to our cross-border team of experienced lawyers in Canada, Mexico, the United States and beyond."
Baker McKenzie’s North America International Commercial Practice Group advises clients on critical cross-border legal issues impacting global business strategy. With lawyers located across the United States, Canada and Mexico, this cross-disciplinary, multicultural and multilingual team helps clients to optimize global business opportunities and address strategic, operational and compliance challenges and provides practical and comprehensive legal solutions tailored to each client's unique risk profile and strategic objectives.
"There are few, if any, other law firms that comprise a tightly integrated team of global trade practitioners with a strong presence in North America as Baker McKenzie," said George Avraam, Managing Partner of Baker McKenzie's Toronto office. "I look forward to the capabilities Julia will add to our team in Canada as we continue evolving to meet client needs."
"I am thrilled to join Baker McKenzie's International Commercial Practice," Julia commented. "The Firm's ability to serve top-tier, multinational clients is unmatched. I look forward to being part of a world-class team advising clients on trade and customs issues on a global scale."
Julia received her BASc and M.Arch. from McGill University and her JD from Queen's University.
Julia is a disputes and international trade lawyer and a Certified Customs Specialist. She has advised companies on trade remedies, free trade agreements, blocking measures, customs compliance, anti-corruption laws, economic sanctions, supply chain ethics, and cross-border M&A. She is a tested advocate and has extensive commercial and trade litigation experience. She has appeared before the Canadian International Trade Tribunal, the Federal Court, the Federal Court of Appeal, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and a number of administrative tribunals across Canada. She also counsels clients on sensitive internal investigations which have included multi-jurisdictional legal proceedings, and she advises domestic and international clients on Canadian lobbying laws and election advertising.
"We are very happy to welcome Julia to Baker McKenzie," said Will Woods, Chair of the North America International Commercial Practice Group. "She brings deep knowledge of customs and international trade law, which is critical in the current geopolitical climate. Issues such as the USMCA, trade tensions, supply chain disruptions and tariff wars are front and center for our clients."
"We have seen increased demand for practitioners with significant experience on global customs and international trade solutions," added Jennifer Trock, member of the North America Regional Management Committee. "Julia is a strong addition to our cross-border team of experienced lawyers in Canada, Mexico, the United States and beyond."
Baker McKenzie’s North America International Commercial Practice Group advises clients on critical cross-border legal issues impacting global business strategy. With lawyers located across the United States, Canada and Mexico, this cross-disciplinary, multicultural and multilingual team helps clients to optimize global business opportunities and address strategic, operational and compliance challenges and provides practical and comprehensive legal solutions tailored to each client's unique risk profile and strategic objectives.
"There are few, if any, other law firms that comprise a tightly integrated team of global trade practitioners with a strong presence in North America as Baker McKenzie," said George Avraam, Managing Partner of Baker McKenzie's Toronto office. "I look forward to the capabilities Julia will add to our team in Canada as we continue evolving to meet client needs."
"I am thrilled to join Baker McKenzie's International Commercial Practice," Julia commented. "The Firm's ability to serve top-tier, multinational clients is unmatched. I look forward to being part of a world-class team advising clients on trade and customs issues on a global scale."
Julia received her BASc and M.Arch. from McGill University and her JD from Queen's University.
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