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Whitelaw Twining’s Transportation Group is experienced in all areas of transportation law and policy. We regularly represent clients in all four major modes of transportation:
Our Transportation Group acts on matters relating to all aspects of cargo, passenger, equipment and property claims. We regularly act for motor and marine carriers, inter-modal shippers, motor coach and bus companies, municipalities, railroads, school districts, freight system manufacturers and operators, NVOCC’s, freight forwarders and warehouse operators, either directly or through underwriters. Over the years, we have effectively resolved hundreds of transportation matters involving catastrophic and large loss personal injuries and property damage, and insurance, indemnity and subrogation issues. Due to our particular expertise in insurance-related matters, we have also assisted clients in numerous disputes involving coverage.
Specific services offered by Whitelaw Twining’s Transportation Group include:
To assist in complex matters involving multi-modal transportation networks and conflict of laws, Whitelaw Twining is a member of both the Canadian Litigation Counsel and The Harmonie Group. These organizations formalize an affiliation with law firms in every province of Canada, every state in the United States of America, as well as London, England, Mexico and Spain. This network of partners with key countries in the transportation business distinguishes our firm, and provides our clients with a unique and comprehensive service essential to the proper and efficient handling of complex transportation claims.
Whitelaw Twining has also established a network of highly regarded expert witnesses and consultants, giving our clients an important advantage in complex cases.
Many of our lawyers are active in professional associations, including the Marine Insurance Association of British Columbia, Chamber of Shipping, British Columbia Trucking Association, Maritime Section of the Canadian Bar Association, Canadian Board of Marine Underwriters and Canadian Transport Lawyers Association. The lawyers in our Transportation Group regularly advise clients through training and continuing education seminars presented in formal or informal settings.
Narrowing the Scope of Canadian Maritime Law, by Kim A. Wigmore and Michael D. Silva
Small Vessel Monitoring & Inspection Program, by Kim A. Wigmore and Michael D. Silva
Inherent Vice & Fortuitous Events in Marine “All Risks” Policies, by Kim A. Wigmore and Michael D. Silva
Motor Carrier Liability & Coverage Issues, by Kim A. Wigmore
Motor Carrier Law in B.C. is Clarified, by Kim A. Wigmore and Sean R. Lerner
Valmet Paper Machinery Inc. v. Hapag-Lloyd et al: Can Motor Carriers Limit Liability Based on Waybills, Statutory Conditions or Industry Practice?, by Kim A. Wigmore and William A. MacEwan