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Gardiner Roberts LLP's Transportation and Logistics Group is recognized both internationally and throughout Canada. Group members routinely advise and represent clients across a full range of legal issues in the supply chain, transportation and passenger trades including:

  • Shippers and other Interested Parties in the Movement of Goods;
  • Sellers, Buyers, Importers and Exporters
  • Internet “Fulfillment” Distributors
  • Road, Marine, Rail and Air Carriers
  • Freight Forwarders, NVOC’s and Load Brokers
  • Warehouse Operators
  • Customs Brokers
  • Shipowners, Marina Operators and other Marine Interests
  • Insurers and Insureds (Coverage and Subrogation)
  • Employers and Employees
  • Lenders and other Secured Interests
  • Manufacturers in Product Liability Proceedings

Our expertise extends from the provision of risk identification and management advice in commercial transactions, regulatory compliance and contract drafting review at the front end to the representation of clients and their insurers in dispute resolution (litigation or arbitration) matters.

Our Group is complemented by other experts within the Firm who provide expertise in areas such as M&A, Financing, Corporate, Intellectual Property, Real Estate, Technology and Tax law.

Chambers Review

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Transportation: Shipping - Nationwide - Canada

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Gardiner Roberts is a well-regarded law firm based in Toronto with significant expertise in both the marine and the rail and road industries. The group routinely advises both national and international clients on regulatory proceedings and compliance cases, offering guidance on matters such as vessel licensing and registration, purchase and sale, cargo claims, collisions and marine insurance.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Gordon Hearn
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Gordon Hearn
2
Band 2
Well-established lawyer Gordon Hearn represents shippers, receivers and their insurers in cases involving the transportation of goods domestically and internationally. He is based in Toronto and has regulatory and contractual experience in addition to his skills in litigation.
Rui Fernandes
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Rui Fernandes
2
Band 2

Toronto-based lawyer Rui Fernandes is well known in the market for his handling of cases involving the shipping and trucking industries, with particular expertise in related insurance matters. He often acts for marine surveyors.

Ranked Lawyers at
Gardiner Roberts LLP

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Nationwide - Canada

Transportation: Rail & Road

Gordon Hearn
2
Gordon Hearn
2
Band 2
Rui Fernandes
3
Rui Fernandes
3
Band 3
Transportation: Shipping

Rui Fernandes
2
Rui Fernandes
2
Band 2

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