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.
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‘Knowledge and or guidance in regards to Canadian federal legislation.’
'DLA Piper has a strong infrastructure team, coupled with an equally strong rail transportation team. That combination is quite unique in Canada.'
'Ian Bendell is absolutely extraordinary. He is a brilliant lawyer, fun to work with, completely dedicated and highly strategic in the advice he provides. His team mates, including Taryn Urquart, Elizabeth Mayer and Scott Clark, is equally strong.'
Key clients
- Alto
- Pacific Coast Terminals Co.
- Viterra Canada
- Cascadia Port Management Corporation
- Fraser Grain Terminal
- Alliance Grain Terminal
- Baffinland Iron Mines
- Louis Dreyfus Company Canada
- Univar Canada
- Procor
Work highlights
Advised Alto, the Crown Corporation established to carry out the Quebec City to Toronto high-speed rail project, on rail and rail regulatory matters during the co-development phase.
Represented Pacific Coast Terminals Co., Viterra Canada, Cascadia Port Management corporation, Fraser Grain Terminal, and Alliance Grain Terminal in a judicial review.
Advised Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation on the rail regulatory aspects of its development of the Mary River Mine and Steensby Railway on Baffin Island.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
John Landry KC
Other key lawyers
Alex Hudson; Taryn Urquhart; Ian Bendell; Elizabeth Mayer and Scott Clark