Peter Swanson along with Bonnie Gee (The Chamber of Shipping of BC) and Andrew Mayer (Prince Rupert Port Authority) competed last weekend (June 21-22) in the Sailors’ Society Three Peak Challenge. The Challenge had 39 teams from around the world climbing three of the tallest mountains in the United Kingdom, all within a 24-hour period.… more »
Effective June 16, 2014, Paul Mooney is returning to his home town of Ottawa to continue his litigation practice. Paul is joining the Ottawa law firm of Bertschi Orth LLP. We wish Paul continued success at his new firm. Paul can be reached at 1410 Blair Place, Suite 400, K1J 9B9 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (Tel: 613.749.4700; Fax: 613.749.4703).… more »
David S. Jarrett was recently appointed as the Legislative Liaison for the Executive Committee of the Marine Insurance Association of British Columbia (“MIABC”) for the 2014 – 2015 term. As Legislative Liaison, David’s duties include keeping the MIABC’s Executive Committee updated on any legislative changes or court decisions that may affect its membership. The MIABC is a non-profit organization whose… more »
In the case of Zajaczkowski v. Grauer et al, recently decided on April 25, 2014, the Plaintiff sought damages of between $1.2 million and $4.4 million arising from a motor vehicle accident. Tom Hawkins and Megan Nicholls defended the claim on behalf of the Defendant driver in this short fuse trial. After hearing evidence over two weeks of trial and… more »
We are pleased to advise that Tom Hawkins has been published in the Journal of Transportation Law, Logistics and Policy in the 4th Quarter of 2013. Mr. Hawkins’ journal article is a topical one in both countries and is titled Cross-Border Oil Pollution – Pacific Focus. The Journal is published quarterly by the US Association of Transportation Law Professionals… more »
Bernard LLP is recognized as a “Band 1” law firm in relation to shipping in Canada by Chambers & Partners in their 2014 global guide to lawyers. The guide has the following to say: What the team is known for A prominent Vancouver-based firm with a strong focus on admiralty and maritime matters throughout the West Coast. Notable expertise in… more »
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 »