Transportation: Shipping - Nationwide - Canada
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
"Gardiner Roberts completes detailed research to provide informed opinions and expert guidance on many legal matters affecting our industry."
"We always get the support we need from the team. Calls and emails are always responded to in a timely manner."
"Gardiner Roberts are always ahead of the curve on new legislation and do a great job in bringing recent case law decisions to light so that companies such as ours can mitigate risk."
"They are experts in managing complex claims involving cargo claims, bills of lading, transportation agreements or any other transportation matters."
Work Highlights
The Gardiner Roberts team defended two private clients on actions relating to a boat accident on Lake Joseph resulting in fatalities and injuries. The claim was estimated at USD40 million.
Notable Practitioners
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.
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. "Rui is my go-to person and I highly recommend him." "He is very responsive and we trust him fully as our counsel." "Rui's depth of experience has made him a valuable asset to our organisation in helping us mitigate risks." "We honestly would be lost with Rui. He’s been involved in transportation law for many years and it is evident that he understands our business."
