DLA Piper (Canada) LLP

DLA Piper (Canada) LLP centres its transportation practice primarily on railways, advising clients on both contentious and non-contentious issues. The firm is equipped to advise clients on railway regulation and remedies. Since the enactment of the remedies sought to curb market power abuse by federally-regulated railways, the firm has represented clients in arbitration proceedings, including final offer arbitration proceedings. It has also represented clients in rail infrastructure projects seeking to construct new railways and is well-versed in handling related regulatory issues. Other clients of the team include shippers, terminals, passenger railways, short-line railways and governments. Practice head John Landry KC is sought out for his expertise on civil and regulatory litigation for the transport sector. Alex Hudson focuses his practice on improving shippers’ rates, terms and conditions of service and quality of service through statutory remedies, arbitration and litigation. Associate Taryn Urquhart is noted for her work on private and public sector transport clients, assisting with regulatory issues. All practitioners are based in Vancouver.