Borden Ladner Gervais LLP‘s shipping practice is based across major shipping hubs including the East Coast in Montréal, the West Coast in Vancouver and the Great Lakes through Toronto. The firm has longstanding expertise in the shipping industry, advising on disputes, compliance and regulatory issues. Clientele of the firm consists of shipowners, operators, marine terminal operators and insurers. The Montréal practice is led by Jean-Marie Fontaine, who is an expert in national and international maritime law. Fontaine is a litigation specialist, representing clients in disputes involving in rem proceedings and the interpretation of international conventions. Over in Vancouver, Dionysios Rossi leads the specialized disputes team, acting for all parties in the logistical supply chain. The Toronto team is spearheaded by Robin Squires, who handles a mix of high-profile litigation and advisory work for shipping companies and maritime insurers.