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Expert Transport Lawyer for Freight and Logistics

Our lawyers defend your rights. They provide clear, strategic solutions tailored to each sector of activity.

Our services
Transportation Compliance
Transport insurance
Merchandise Disputes
Carrier liability
Trucking
Transportation Contracts

Freight transport

The freight transport sector encompasses road transport (trucking), as well as maritime, air, and rail transport, including shippers, freight forwarders, and transport brokers. A lawyer’s assistance can help mitigate significant challenges, particularly during the negotiation and drafting of transport contracts and bills of lading, or concerning carrier liability for cargo loss or damage. Our lawyers can represent you in common disputes, such as delivery delays, damaged cargo, losses, non-payment, etc.

Legal Practice Areas:

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Corporate and commercial law

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Insurance law

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Labour and Employment Law

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Liability law

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An Overview of Our Services:

  • Liability for loss or damage to transported goods;
  • Defense against claims from shippers or consignees;
  • Limitation of liability according to modes of transport;
  • Liability for delivery delays;
  • Theft of goods and liability;
  • Claims for perishable goods;
  • Settlement negotiations and carrier protection.
  • Disputes with shippers over non-payment of transport charges;
  • Debt recovery and unpaid fees;
  • Disputes between carriers and subcontractors;
  • Disputes over pricing and additional charges;
  • Disputes relating to refused or abandoned goods;
  • Challenging abusive claims;
  • Mediation and resolution of commercial disputes;
  • Representation before the courts and arbitration.
  • Drafting of road, maritime, and air transport contracts;
  • Bills of lading and transport documents;
  • General terms and conditions of transport and limitation of liability clauses;
  • Contracts with shippers and recurring clients;
  • Subcontracting agreements with other carriers;
  • Pricing and payment terms;
  • Force majeure clauses and exclusion of liability;
  • Contractual protection of the carrier.
  • Employment contracts for truck drivers;
  • Employed driver vs. owner-operator status;
  • Labor standards and hours of service
  • Dismissal and termination of employment for drivers;
  • Occupational health and safety (CNESST) in the transportation sector;
  • Workplace accidents and claims;
  • Compliance with federal and provincial regulations.
  • Insurance for transported goods;
  • Handling of transport insurance claims;
  • Coordination with insurers and experts;
  • Challenging a refusal by the insurer;
  • Deductible and apportionment of liability;
  • Compliance with clients’ insurance requirements.

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