Transportation: Rail & Road | Canada

McMillan's well-established rail and road transportation team operates primarily out of the firm's Vancouver office. Its lawyers are regularly engaged by major rail shippers, short-line railways and terminals, as well as national and international trucking companies. The department provides a broad spectrum of services, spanning economic and commercial regulation, corporate and transactional counsel and litigation support, as well as assistance in related areas such as real estate and tax.

Dentons is a large international firm with a well-regarded surface transportation practice in Canada and extensive experience acting for rail and road clients. The team regularly represents major rail providers and shippers as well as local authorities in contentious and non-contentious matters. It offers knowledge in a range of regulatory matters, such as rail operating agreements and distribution arrangements. Clients benefit from its expertise in related areas such as infrastructure.

McCarthy Tétrault operates a multidisciplinary transportation and logistics team that wins acclaim for the level of its experience in surface transportation. Sought out by major companies operating in the rail, bus, trucking and taxi sectors, it provides effective counsel on regulatory and safety compliance, financings, acquisitions, infrastructure projects and litigation matters. The firm has notable experience acting for Canada's leading transportation organisations and provincial authorities. Its prominent client roster includes national and international shipping companies, and rail and bus service companies. Its key lawyers in this area are based in Montréal and Québec City.

Fasken operates a well-regarded transportation team with national presence, acting predominantly on behalf of railway companies and particularly noted for its representation of Canadian Pacific Railway. The firm provides advice on the full gamut of rail transportation matters, including commercial transactions, litigation, insurance and taxation advice, as well as environmental and labour and employment issues. It is adept advising on class actions arising in the transportation space, and also offers notable expertise in infrastructure and public-private partnership developments as well as real estate matters.

Miller Thomson LLP is highlighted for its expertise across a wide range of transportation matters affecting clients in the road and rail sectors. The team regularly manages large transactions, rate cases and regulatory compliance matters for transportation and logistics companies.