Transportation: Rail & Road
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
Band 2
About
Provided by Miller Thomson LLP
At Miller Thomson, we understand the dynamic landscape of the transportation industry. Our team includes experienced practitioners who specialize in a variety of areas critical to the sector. From safety and regulatory compliance to emerging technologies and international trade, we provide comprehensive legal support tailored to the specific needs of our transportation clients.
Our team offers unparalleled insight into industry-specific issues such as safety regulations, rights-of-way, commercial agreements, and cargo liability. We assemble cross-disciplinary teams to address the diverse needs of our clients, drawing on expertise in areas such as M&A, financing, tax, litigation, and environmental law.
The Miller Thomson Transportation & Logistics team provides expert advice on all modes of transportation, including:
- Aviation
- Highway (truck and bus)
- Marine
- Rail
- Pipeline
Partner with Miller Thomson to navigate the complex legal landscape of Canada’s transportation industry. With our industry-specific expertise and national reach, we provide tailored legal solutions to help our transportation clients succeed in a rapidly changing environment.
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Miller Thomson advised Farrow Group regarding its acquisition by the Kuehne+Nagel Group involving multi-jurisdictional aspects.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Miller Thomson has a broad range of lawyers with deep expertise in a wide variety of disciplines, and their work is always promptly done."
"They are very capable of handling the nuances of transportation law."
"All of the members of their team regularly raise new developments or other points of awareness in the industry for us. It is their fresh perspective that yields the best legal advice."
"Miller Thomson has a broad range of lawyers with deep expertise in a wide variety of disciplines, and their work is always promptly done."
"They are very capable of handling the nuances of transportation law."
"All of the members of their team regularly raise new developments or other points of awareness in the industry for us. It is their fresh perspective that yields the best legal advice."
Notable Practitioners
Toronto-based Louis Amato-Gauci's practice predominantly involves providing regulatory counsel to cross-border motor carriers, shippers and other trucking clients. He is also adept at handling regulatory matters relating to accidents and road and rail infrastructure.
"Louis Amato-Gauci is an incredibly brilliant legal mind with a deep knowledge of the transportation industry. Simply put, he has seen it all."
"Louis is always personable, hard-working and on the cutting edge of the transportation and logistics industry."
"He has been of a great addition to our team and has been providing invaluable insight into complex legal issues."
"Louis is a responsive and practical attorney."
Toronto-based Jaclyne Reive works with a range of clients in the transportation industry, including road, rail and ocean carriers, passenger vessel operators, load brokers, logistic providers, warehouse operators and other freight intermediaries.
"Jaclyne Reive keeps the matter moving forward efficiently. She understands the law, as well as the practical implications for the client."
"Jaclyne is a rising star in the world of Canada transportation law."