Atty. Michael Milne
Michael Milne is a Partner and a Certified Customs Specialist in Cassidy Levy Kent’s Ottawa office. Mr.
International Trade and Finance Law Attorney · Serving Ottawa, ON
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About Michael Milne at a Glance
Michael Milne is a international attorney based in Ottawa, Ontario, practicing at Cassidy Levy Kent LLP. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — International Trade and Finance Law (2026). Serves clients in Ottawa, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Milne
- Michael Milne is a Partner and a Certified Customs Specialist in Cassidy Levy Kent’s Ottawa office
- Mr. Milne has also worked in Cassidy Levy Kent’s Washington, D.C. office
- Mr. Milne offers dynamic representation across trade litigation (primarily antidumping and countervailing duty investigations), sanctions and export controls, and customs law issues
- Mr. Milne regularly advises clients in the steel, building products, agricultural, consumer products, and automotive industries
- He also advises clients on trade representations and warranties in business transactions and conducts trade related due diligence
- Clients have described Michael as a “very responsive”, “practical, pragmatic lawyer who gives great and sound advice” having “strong commercial knowledge”
- He “has a good head for the nuts and bolts of export control law.” Mr. Milne represents domestic producers, importers, foreign exporters and governments before the Canadian International Trade Tribunal, Canadian Federal Courts, and the U.S
- International Trade Commission as well as before the Canada Border Services Agency and the U.S
- Department of Commerce
- He has also appeared before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and the Court of Appeal for Ontario
Practice Areas Explained
Michael Milne's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Milne handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Ottawa.
International Law in Ottawa
International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Ottawa
Practicing law in Ontario. Legal matters in Ontario are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Ottawa are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ontario state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ontario brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ontario courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Ottawa Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Ottawa-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Ottawa Choose Michael Milne
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael Milne's practice in the field of international.
Focused International Practice
Concentrating on international means Michael Milne's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Ottawa
A Ottawa-based practice means Michael Milne attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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