Affilia redefines its service offering to meet the needs of today’s evolving legal market.
Montreal, July 22, 2024 – Legal firm CMKZ is transforming to become Affilia Legal LLP, a firm exclusively dedicated to international trade and business law. This structural, organizational and branding change is aimed at meeting the evolving needs of internationally driven enterprises who seek greater local access to overseas and trans-border expertise. Affilia’s decision to dedicate itself exclusively to international trade and business law was conceived after a thorough internal and external strategic review of the firm’s business approach and purpose. Client feedback indicated that internationally oriented businesses are currently missing the cultivation of sustainable legal relationships and the ability of legal professionals to orient towards broader goals and perspectives in an increasingly complex global economy. Affilia is introducing a team of attorneys renowned for their expertise and dedication to client service. The firm will also tap into a network of experts it has developed to address specialized legal matters.
“As a firm focused on international businesses, we understand the unique and complex challenges and requirements faced today by local clients conducting business on the world stage. This is why we have decided to dedicate ourselves to track the many issues that impact international business and trade in real time and provide our customers with the tools and expertise they need to flourish. Our collaborative approach creates sustainable value, leverages innovation, and ensures we are acting fully aligned,” says Bernard Colas, LLD, Ad.E., Co-Managing Partner.
Affilia’s added and unique suite of legal services, including strategic advising, customized legal support, and training sessions, directly addresses the needs of businesses looking to remain competitive through sustainable growth and navigation of complex international regulatory landscapes. For example, emerging challenges, such as economic sanctions, ESG matters, and threats to supply chains, are particularly concerning. The firm’s multilingual team understands international treaties and regulations, supporting clients at every stage of commercial development and helping them meet the demands of stakeholders.
“Our legal approach is uniquely configured to empower clients to implement optimal governance and corporate structuring, maximizing value and minimizing risk,” says Sabrina Leung, LL.M., Co-Managing Partner. Affilia serves emerging companies and visionary entrepreneurs, providing reliable, knowledgeable, and pragmatic legal support for international expansion or integration of foreign investment into the Canadian market.
A second pillar of Affilia’s transformation is the application of cutting-edge technology to offer clients 24/7 access to business and corporate legal information, ensuring swift legal assistance and anticipating client needs. Today’s international business environment is much faster paced than ever, so Affilia’s comprehensive services are tailored to meet today’s new international business realities and include intellectual property management and real-time trademark status tracking.
About Affilia (www.affilia.legal)
Affilia Legal LLP is a law firm that specializes in international trade and business law to meet the legal service needs of internationally oriented companies. Affilia’s team of multilingual lawyers offers its clients cutting-edge expertise and know-how in all areas of law that are most relevant to their international transactions, financing, corporate governance and regulatory compliance. As an active member of the World Link for Law global network, Affilia benefits from a presence in 47 countries and an alliance with 80 firms, as well as a vast network of seasoned correspondents.
For information, contact:
Bernard Colas, LL.D, Ad.E.
Co-Managing Partner
Email: bcolas@affilia.legal
T 514 288-2726 # 241
