Lauded by one client for its ‘excellence in rail law and the Canadian Transportation Act’, the practice group at DLA Piper is a strong choice for a range of rail and road transport mandates. Core areas of expertise include railway regulatory matters, railway safety and security mandates, contract negotiation and all related litigation. The group is routinely instructed by terminals, governments, short-line railways and passenger railways, as well as companies in the logistics, finance and natural resources segments. Following the March 2024 retirement of ex-practice co-head Forrest Hume, the department is directed by Vancouver-based John Landry KC, who specializes in civil and regulatory litigation involving transportation, international trade and energy. Also in Vancouver, associate Taryn Urquhart majors on advising government entities and private sector clients on the regulatory requirements applicable to railways.
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Témoignages
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‘Excellence in rail law and the Canadian Transportation Act.’
‘Taryn Urquhart has significant experience - she thinks of the legal options and the business impacts, which is critical in strategizing our next steps.'
- 'They are very reasonable with an approach and provide us with multiple, realistic options.’
‘DLA Piper's transport team has very strong expertise in the rail industry. They are reliable, efficient and resilient.’
‘Ian Bendell is absolutely awesome. He has a very strong background in infrastructure projects, especially in the rail industry and in P3s in general. He always provides sound advice, considering both legal and commercial issues. He is a valued and trusted advisor.’
Clients clés
- Pacific Coast Terminals, Viterra Canada, Cascadia Port Management Corporation, Fraser Grain Terminal, Alliance Grain Terminal
- Canada Malting
- Louis Dreyfus Company Canada (formerly Louis Dreyfus Commodities Canada)
- Univar Canada
- Procor Limited
Points forts
- Acted for Pacific Coast Terminals and others in a judicial review of the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s decision to implement the Gateway Infrastructure Fee.
- Acted for Louis Dreyfus Company Canada in an action for damages against the Canadian National Railway Company following a breach of its level of service obligations.
- Acted for Univar Canada in an action for damages against the Canadian Pacific Railway Company after CP refused to serve Univar over the rail line leading to its facility in Richmond, BC following a fire in July 2014.
Avocats
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Responsable de la pratique
John Landry KC
Autres avocats clés
Taryn Urquhart; Ian Bendell