Best Maritime Lawyers in Vancouver

Trusted by port authorities and insurers, Owen Bird Law Corporation specializes in maritime law issues including insurance, cargo claims, collisions, and regulatory disputes. The team handles litigation and arbitration at various court levels, with clients appreciating their knowledgeable and professional approach, though some note occasional concerns about billing practices.

Bernard LLP’s Admiralty and Maritime Practice Group is one of Canada’s most experienced, handling a wide range of cases from collisions and salvage to cargo disputes and regulatory matters. The team represents shipowners, charterers, insurers, and others in both litigation and transactional work across domestic and international waters. Some clients find their initial communications direct, but… more...

Bernard LLP’s Admiralty and Maritime Practice Group is one of Canada’s most experienced, handling a wide range of cases from collisions and salvage to cargo disputes and regulatory matters. The team represents shipowners, charterers, insurers, and others in both litigation and transactional work across domestic and international waters. Some clients find their initial communications direct, but the firm’s expertise spans all major maritime legal needs.

As a Vancouver barristers set, we are an association of independent attorneys or law firms and do not work in partnership. We are often retained as lawyers to advise on high-profile and complex commercial, taxation, maritime, tort, and appellate litigation. Our lawyers also deal with sensitive issues such as family law and criminal matters, while taking into consideration the financial and… more...

As a Vancouver barristers set, we are an association of independent attorneys or law firms and do not work in partnership. We are often retained as lawyers to advise on high-profile and complex commercial, taxation, maritime, tort, and appellate litigation. Our lawyers also deal with sensitive issues such as family law and criminal matters, while taking into consideration the financial and personal well-being of each client. Using our decades of collective experience, our lawyers strive to solve matters in a way that is satisfactory to our clients. Our lawyers are constantly updating themselves on the latest legal trends and we have a diverse range of expertise and experience. We strive to deliver a high-quality service. Our firm is not only proud of its excellence in advisory and advocacy work, but also for being approachable, pragmatic, and team-oriented. DG Barristers have a broad wealth of knowledge concerning this area of law, and can provide advice and representation on a broad range of maritime matters including Seaman's personal injury cases; maritime liens; commercial/contractual claims (including charter parties); ship arrest; cargo carriage disputes; salvage and auction; and a variety of other maritime disputes. The Federal Courts Act regulates maritime law within Canada, but the British Columbia Supreme Court also has jurisdiction over admiralty issues. DG Barristers will help you select the best court to use for your litigation, since each one may offer different advantages.