Matthew Kronby

Matthew Kronby is a prominent partner in the International Trade and Investment Group at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP in Toronto. His expertise lies in cross-border compliance and dispute resolution, particularly under various trade agreements, investment treaties, and Canadian law. He assists both business and government clients globally with trade negotiations and disputes related to agreements such as the WTO Agreement, USMCA, and CPTPP. His work includes navigating economic sanctions and export control laws.13

Professional Background

• Previous Roles: Before joining Osler, Matthew served as the Director-General of Canada’s Trade Law Bureau from 2009 to 2012, where he was involved in high-profile negotiations, including the CETA with the European Union. He has also worked as a foreign service officer, focusing on trade and economic sanctions at the Canadian Embassy in Washington, D.C..14
• Teaching: He is an adjunct professor at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Law, teaching international trade and investment arbitration.1

Areas of Expertise

• Trade Agreements: Involved in disputes concerning subsidies, dumping, sanitary measures, technical barriers, and tariffs.
• Trade Remedy Proceedings: Represents clients in various trade remedy investigations and judicial reviews.14

Community Involvement

Matthew is a mentor for TradeLab at Queen’s University, contributing his expertise to students in international trade law.2

Education

• LLB from the University of Toronto
• BA (Hons) from McGill University.1

Professional Affiliations

He holds leadership roles in several professional organizations, including:

• Co-Chair of the International Bar Association's International Trade and Customs Law Committee.
• Vice-President and Director of the International Law Association Canada.1

Matthew Kronby is recognized for his significant contributions to international trade law, both in practice and academia.