Appleton & Associates - International Lawyers
TORONTO

77 Bloor St. West, Suite 1800
Toronto, Ontario M5S 1M2
Tel - 1.416.966.8800
Fax - 1.416.966.8801

WASHINGTON

800 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 888 Washington DC 20006
Tel - 1.202.293.0900
Fax - 1.202.293.0988

Welcome

Appleton & Associates International Lawyers specialize in international legal services.

We are known for our pioneering efforts in international commercial arbitration under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) and the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement.

We provide advice on the unique challenges associated with the issuance and trading of Greenhouse Gas Emission credits. In addition, we also provide advice on how to structure investments based on the network of almost 2000 Bilateral Investment Treaties.

Areas of Practice

Appleton & Associates International Lawyers focus on Free Trade Law. Our team is experienced with the unique issues arising from the effects of international economic law on sovereign governments.


  • Investor – State Arbitration


  • International Investment Law


  • International Commercial Arbitration and Enforcement of Arbitration Awards


  • International Environmental Agreements like the Kyoto Protocol


  • Customs, Anti-Dumping and Subsidies

News

02|04|09 Barry Appleton will be presenting at the American Bar Association's 18th Annual Spring CLE Meeting entitled "It's a Small World After All" in Phoenix, Arizona. He will be presenting on the topic of International Litigation of Environmental Issues.
27|03|09 Barry Appleton will be speaking at the Vancouver Board of Trade Pacific Gateway Forum 2009 at a session on "Trade and Protectionism, The New Normal?", with Canadian International Trade Minister Stockwell Day.
18|02|09 Barry Appleton will be giving a speech to a joint session of the International Affairs Committee and the Inter-American Affairs Committee of the New York City Bar Association entitled "The Evolution of NAFTA: What Lessons Can We Learn From NAFTA at 15?".
16|01|09 Barry Appleton comments on "rising protectionist sentiments in the US government" in an article by Derrick Penner at the Vancouver Sun.

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