Vincent Routhier

Vincent Routhier

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Awarded Practice Areas
International Trade and Finance Law
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2027 edition in Montréal.
Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2027 - International Trade and Finance Law
Works at
Prelia Canada LLP / S.E.N.C.R.L., S.R.L.

13 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Vincent Routhier practices international trade and finance law in Montréal, Quebec, with a focus on international trade, customs and regulatory matters. He advises corporations and governments on trade remedies, including anti-dumping and countervailing duty proceedings, cross-border trade facilitation, customs compliance and export controls.

Mr. Routhier assists clients in developing and implementing import and export compliance programs. He has represented clients before Canadian, United States and European agencies in trade and customs proceedings, and advises on matters arising under WTO agreements, bilateral and regional trade agreements—including CUSMA/NAFTA, CETA and CPTPP—and Canadian, American and European Union trade and customs laws.

His practice includes anti-dumping and countervailing duty methodologies, injury investigations, safeguard proceedings and judicial review. He has appeared before the Canadian International Trade Tribunal, the Federal Court of Appeal, the Supreme Court of Canada, the U.S. Department of Commerce, the U.S. International Trade Commission and the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Trade.

He also advises and represents clients on tariff classification, customs valuation, rules of origin, marking requirements, Administrative Monetary Penalties and export controls. His work includes providing practical legal guidance on customs compliance and international trade obligations.

Mr. Routhier is recognized in LEXPERT® and Who’s Who Legal for his work in customs and international trade. He is a Certified Commercial and Civil Arbitrator, has served on the Canadian International Trade Tribunal’s Advisory Committee and was appointed by the Governor in Council as a permanent Panel Roster member for Canada under CUSMA. He manages the Customs and International Trade Law Practice at Prelia Canada LLP / S.E.N.C.R.L., S.R.L.

Works at
Prelia Canada LLP / S.E.N.C.R.L., S.R.L.

13 Best Lawyers awards

Prelia Canada LLP / S.E.N.C.R.L., S.R.L. logo

Locations

Education

  • McGill University, B.A.
  • University of Montreal, LL.B.
  • American University Washington College of Law, LL.M.

Bar Admissions

  • Quebec, Barreau du Quebec

Affiliations

  • Hague Academy of International Law (Netherlands) - Certificate, 1992: Private In’l & EU Law

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2027 - International Trade and Finance Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • International Trade and Finance Law, Montréal, Canada (2027)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ 2027 for work in:
  • International Trade and Finance Law
Awards:
  • WHO’s WHO LEGAL (WWL): Leading Lawyer in Customs and Trade

  • LEXPERT®: Leading Lawyer in Customs and Trade

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