William Pellerin is a 2024 Lexpert Rising Star

William Pellerin is a 2024 Lexpert Rising Star

William Pellerin is McMillan’s 2024 Lexpert Rising Stars: Leading Lawyers Under 40. He was selected by a panel of industry leaders for making outstanding contributions to the legal landscape. William exemplifies our firm’s commitment to offering client-centric service which is informed by deep knowledge of industry and regulatory environments.

A partner in the International Trade Group, William has extensive experience litigating and advising on international trade law matters and disputes before the Canada Border Services Agency, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal and federal court.

Jonathan O’Hara, Partner, International Trade, said, “William has an outstanding record and confidently leads on complex and novel filings with significant implications for clients. Those of us who work with him deeply value his opinions and insights, as do leading Canadian media outlets, which frequently seek him out for his perspective.”

William, a fully bilingual trade lawyer, is one of the very few private practice lawyers in Canada to have argued before the World Trade Organization (WTO) Appellate Body and dispute settlement panels. As co-lead of McMillan’s Sanctions Specialty niche, William advises numerous Fortune 500 companies on complex sanctions and export control matters. Clients have characterized him as exceedingly commercial and demonstrably brilliant—truly a north star.

About McMillan

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