Canadian Law Firms Mobilize Pandemic-Era Strategies to Tackle Rising U.S.-Canada Trade Inquiries

Canadian law firms are drawing on strategies developed during the COVID-19 pandemic to manage a surge in client inquiries related to potential U.S.-Canada trade tensions. According to Paul Lalonde, a partner at Dentons Canada, these firms have reactivated measures reminiscent of the pandemic to navigate the current “all-hands-on-deck situation.” The quick pivot underscores the unpredictable nature of international trade disputes and the need for firms to remain adaptable in their operations. More details on this issue can be found in a [full article by Law.com International](https://www.law.com/international-edition/2025/02/12/canadian-firms-take-a-leaf-out-of-covid-playbook-to-respond-to-tsunami-of-client-inquiries-over-tariffs/), which offers insights into the legal community’s response to these emerging trade challenges. The article notes that the demand on legal resources is substantial, likened to “drinking from a firehose,” as lawyers strive to address the concerns of their increasingly nervous clientele.