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Transportation: Shipping - Nationwide - Canada
What the Team is Known For
Brisset Bishop is a top-tier Montréal-based shipping boutique renowned for its representation of industry players such as P&I clubs, underwriters and shipping companies in a variety of litigation matters, including cargo claims, charter party disputes, collisions and ship arrests. The firm also provides advisory services in relation to a wide range of contracts, bills of lading and arbitration clauses. It offers strong expertise in insurance mandates generally as well as those directly relating to the maritime industry, in addition to an environmental practice including spillage.
Notable practitioners
Danièle Dion is a highly respected Montréal-based maritime law practitioner who has often engaged in maritime litigation, arbitration and mediation. She continues to advise clients on general commercial maritime concerns.
David Colford is a respected, well-established shipping lawyer based in Montréal. He is highly regarded for his experience as an arbitrator, alongside a strong maritime practice with a particular emphasis on matters involving cargo disputes.
Based in Montréal, Peter Cullen has a broad client base which includes shipping interests in Canada, as well as marine insurers. He has experience in a range of maritime concerns, including vessel financings.
Based out of Montréal, Richard Desgagnés represents ship owners, charterers and maritime insurers in contentious and non-contentious issues. His experience includes involvement in a variety of international litigious mandates.
Richard Desgagnés is always willing to help and is kind and responsive.