DLA Piper (Canada) LLP's aviation practice is jointly led by Catherine Pawluch from Toronto and Brian Poston, who recently joined the firm and is based in Vancouver. Pawluch is known for her expertise in aviation matters, advising international airlines on starting scheduled international air services and charter operations in Canada. Litigation is handled by Poston, who advises airlines, manufacturers, operators and other industry clients on litigation involving operational and risk management, product liability, negligence and regulatory issues. Other issues the team advises on includes international and bilateral air treaties and conventions governing international air transport, aviation transactions and insurance claims.
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‘The practice itself is unique. Very few lawyers in Canada have the expertise to practice at the highest level in this practice. The DLA Piper (Canada) team is the best of those who can.’
Key clients
- Air Canada
- Cargolux International Airlines, Cargolux Italia
- British Airways
- Avianca
- Canadian Helicopter
- SpringJet
- HiFly
- Japan Airlines
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Practice head
Catherine Pawluch; Brian Poston
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