We are pleased to announce that Megan Nicholls joined the firm effective January 6, 2014 as an associate. Megan recently moved to Vancouver after having clerked with at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and having practice commercial litigation and insurance defence with a well known Hamilton firm. Megan is qualified to practice in both Ontario and B.C. and brings… more »
We are proud to announce that 4 of the firm’s lawyers have been named in the Canada 2013 edition of Who’s Who Legal. Nominees are selected by Who’s Who Legal based upon comprehensive, independent survey work with both general counsel and lawyers in private practice worldwide. According to their requirements only lawyers “…. who have met independent international research criteria… more »
Partner, Peter Swanson, is honoured to have been elected a member of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (“ICS”) at their recent Controlling Council meetings held in Vancouver. Mr. Swanson is one of only two Canadians ever elected under the special provision of Bye Law 50 which provides: 50. Dispensation from examination or dissertation may be granted by the Controlling … more »
We are pleased to announce that Bernard LLP lawyers Paul D. Mooney and David S. Jarrett have been appointed as the Vice-Chair and the Treasurer, respectively, of the Canadian Bar Association’s Maritime Law Section (BC Branch) for two year terms. Mr. Mooney was previously the Secretary of the Subsection. Both Mr. Mooney and Mr. Jarrett practice in the field of… more »
Bernard LLP lawyers W. Gary Wharton and David S. Jarrett were successful in having the appeal from the trial judgement found at Grieg Shipping A/S v. Dubai Fortune (Ship), 2012 FC 110 (CanLII) dismissed. The litigation arose following a collision between the tug Tiger Shark 2 and the Plaintiff’s vessel following the Tiger Shark 2’s departure from assisting the… more »
Bernard & Partners, a general partnership of law corporations, is pleased to announce that effective May 1, 2013 the firm will transition from a general partnership to a limited liability partnership with the new name Bernard LLP. The transition from a general partnership to a limited liability partnership is done in accordance with the Partnership Act of British Columbia.… more »
We are pleased to announce that Bernard LLP lawyer Peter Swanson has been appointed a director of the Chamber of Shipping of British Columbia. The Chamber of Shipping is a not-for-profit industry association that was incorporated in 1923 with the objectives of representing the interests of international ship owners through their local agency. Today the Chamber of Shipping continues… more »
Joan Rush has retired from the practice of law March 31, 2013. Joan was invaluable to our firm, assisting our client insurance underwriters, P&I clubs and brokers in regard to OSFI, FICOM and various other Canadian regulatory and compliance matters. Moreover, Joan continues to make an exceptional contribution to the community in her volunteer endeavours for charitable organizations in healthcare,… more »
On March 13, 2013, the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, announced the appointment of Mr. Peter Bernard, Q.C. to the board of the Pacific Pilotage Authority and to the position of Vice Chair for a term of three years. Minister Lebel is quoted as saying the following: “I am delighted that Mr. Bernard has accepted… more »
The Partners of the firm are very pleased to announce that Catherine Hofmann has joined the partnership at Bernard LLP, effective January 1, 2013. Catherine has been with the firm since 2009 and practices with our Business Law, Admiralty and Maritime and Environmental groups. Catherine has provided exceptional service to the firm’s commercial clients and we are delighted she… more »