The firm was founded by Richard Gottlieb who, since, 1964 has been considered in Canada and abroad as a pioneer, and dean of the Canadian customs and trade law field. GOTTLIEB & ASSOCIATES has offices in Quebec and Ontario. The firm has, over the past decades, consistently been identified by the International Who’s Who of Business Lawyers as one of Canada’s preeminent trade and customs law firms and Richard Gottlieb as being one of Canada’s leading practitioners in this field.

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 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.