Transportation
Transportation has long been a vital sector for Western Canada’s economy – connecting people, goods and services across distance and diverse landscapes. But today’s transportation industry faces a barrage of challenges and change.
Customer expectations demand sophisticated logistics, supply chain transparency, faster delivery times and lower cost. Competition is fierce. Long-successful business models face headwinds from emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, alternative fuel sources and autonomous vehicles, among others.
All of this against a backdrop of changing government regulations that add new complexities. To navigate these challenges and leverage the opportunities that exist, you need a legal team that deeply understands this industry and delivers practical advice and service excellence through every mile.
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MLT Aikins provides comprehensive service for the rail, air and trucking transportation industries, acting for carriers, shippers, airports and various levels of government.
With a cross-disciplinary approach and a nuanced understanding of industry-specific issues, MLT Aikins has one of Canada’s most experienced transportation teams. For road, rail, marine or air transportation players, our lawyers handle disputes, regulatory and transactional matters with skill and efficiency. Whether it is a personal injury claim, a cargo damage dispute, a regulatory proceeding or a merger and acquisition deal, we provide effective and practical solutions.
MLT Aikins lawyers have been involved in major projects in the transportation sector, such as high-speed rail networks, improved roads, aircraft financing and acquisitions, as well as new or expanded ports.
Our firm’s commercial work in transportation includes:
- carriage agreements
- licence requirements
- regulatory matters
- mergers and acquisitions
- facility financing (including P3 and public debt)
- contract drafting and negotiation
- final offer arbitrations
- level of service cases
- rates
- confidential contracts
- facility relocations
- safety
Our team has extensive experience appearing before the administrative or regulatory tribunals that exercise jurisdiction in this sector. This includes:
- Appearing before the Federal Court of Appeal in a successful appeal under the Canada Transportation Act
- Regulatory proceedings before the Canadian Transportation Agency
- Regulatory proceedings before the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada
In its 2024 edition, Chambers Canada recognized MLT Aikins for Transportation: Rail and Road: Nationwide-Canada. Our lawyers are also recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada and the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory for Transportation (road & rail).
Our transportation lawyers are committed to this industry. They participate in industry associations and take pride in being involved in the community to promote the greater success of this vital Canadian industry.
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