Gajan Sathananthan

In Toronto's dynamic legal landscape, Gajan emerges as a standout associate within the International Trade & Investment Law Group, bringing a unique blend of personality and pragmatism to his practice. Renowned for his comprehensive approach, Gajan excels in guiding clients through the complex maze of regulatory, compliance, and trade issues.

At the core of Gajan's work is a deep-seated commitment to navigating clients from the inception of product development through to the intricate processes of ensuring regulatory adherence. This includes crafting strategies for product formulation, addressing packaging and labeling intricacies, securing necessary permits and licenses, and adeptly managing the challenges of regulatory enforcement actions. His advisory capabilities extend to the marketing arena, particularly in ensuring that promotional activities for products, including those under strict regulations like cosmetics, natural health products, and foods, stay within the legal bounds.

Gajan's proficiency isn't confined to domestic matters. His international trade expertise offers invaluable insights to both multinational corporations and local enterprises, decoding how Canadian trade laws with overseas nations could influence their operations. He delves into customs issues, navigates public procurement complexities, ensures treaty compliance, and tackles market access hurdles with a keen analytical eye. Gajan's skill set is particularly beneficial in handling sophisticated economic sanctions issues, where he has successfully represented clients before the Federal Courts and the Canadian International Trade Tribunal. His adeptness at resolving anti-dumping duties and customs compliance challenges has proven instrumental for clients in the retail, as well as the oil and gas industries.

After earning his LLB and BCL from McGill Law, Gajan was admitted to the Ontario bar in 2017. His dedication to the field is further evidenced by his active involvement in the legal community, serving on the executive of the International Law Section of the Ontario Bar Association and participating in the Canadian Bar Association. Gajan's approach not only demystifies the complexities of international trade and regulatory compliance for his clients but also underscores his standing as a pivotal figure in Toronto's legal domain.