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Michael Silva was called to the Bar in 2003 and joined Whitelaw Twining in June 2003. He graduated from Queen’s University with a Bachelor of Laws in 2002. Previously he received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of British Columbia, with a double major in history and psychology.

Michael practices in the area of general litigation, with a focus on transportation matters. He has appeared on behalf of clients in British Columbia Provincial and Supreme Courts, in the British Columbia Court of Appeal, in Federal Court and in a variety of administrative tribunals.

While at Whitelaw Twining, Michael has effectively resolved matters involving vessel and motor carrier collisions, marina fires, cargo claims, helicopter crashes, ship and aviation repair and construction disputes, and derailments. Some recent cases that have gone to court have included the successful enforcement of rights to limit liability of a vessel owner/operator under the Athens Convention, and the successful dismissal of a large fire loss claim.

Education
34th Maritime Law Short Course, University of Southampton, 2007
LL.B., Queen's University, 2002
B.A., University of British Columbia, 1999

Professional Memberships and Activities
Called to the British Columbia Bar in 2003
Member of the Canadian Bar Association Maritime Law Section
Canadian Maritime Law Association
Canadian Transport Lawyers Association
Marine Insurance Association of British Columbia
Canadian Bar Association Insurance Law and Maritime Law Sections
British Columbia Trucking Association
Chamber of Shipping