The partners of Bernard LLP are delighted to announce that associates Julie Gaydar and Brogan Pastro have each become partners at the firm, effective January 1, 2026. We congratulate Julie and Brogan on achieving this important career milestone. Both Julie and Brogan have consistently demonstrated excellence and growth in their work through dedication to the law, timely client service, diligent… more »
Bernard LLP lawyers David Jarrett, Tom Hawkins and Peter Swanson have again been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada for their work in maritime law. Mr. Jarrett has been so recognized since 2025, Mr. Hawkins since 2008 and Mr. Swanson since 2006. Additionally, Mr. Swanson has, for the third time, been recognized as “Lawyer of… more »
On June 13, 2025, Access Pro Bono held its annual Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast. The purpose of that breakfast was to acknowledge the work of Access Pro Bono’s volunteers and to thank them for the hours that they contributed to Access Pro Bono’s efforts providing free legal advice to British Columbians in 2024 and 2025. The Partners of Bernard LLP are… more »
Bernard LLP litigators, Peter Swanson, Buck Hughes and Eliza Brown successfully defended a Supreme Court of Canada leave application, thereby bringing to an end the litigation by a barge owner for damage to their barge while under tow. The dismissal of the leave application means the trial and appeal decisions, both decided in our client’s favour, remain unchanged. The… more »
The partners of Bernard LLP are delighted to announce that Baljinder Bains is joining the firm to practice in our business law group. Baljinder brings a wealth of practical and legal experience to the firm, having articled and practiced at one of Canada’s leading national firms. Additionally, before becoming a lawyer, Baljinder held various leadership roles for a not-for… more »
Bernard LLP lawyers have historically been very active in the shipping industry in British Columbia and Canada, including involvement on many not-for profit associations. Continuing this trend Peter Swanson was recently re-elected to the Board of the Chamber of Shipping British Columbia for a further 2 year term. Peter joined the Board in 2012 after the retirement of Peter Bernard,… more »
Bernard LLP is delighted to announce that one of its partners, Jason Hicks, has been elected to a two-year term as Chair of the Board and President of the Association of British Columbia Marine Industries. ABCMI is an industry association representing British Columbia’s multibillion dollar industrial marine sector, with more than 300 members across six sub-sectors including shipbuilding… more »
The partners of Bernard LLP are delighted to announce that associates Buck Hughes and Jeffrey Wu have each become partners at the firm, effective January 1, 2025. We congratulate Buck and Jeffrey on achieving this important career milestone. Both Buck and Jeffrey have consistently demonstrated excellence and growth in their work through a dedication to the law, timely client service,… more »
Three Bernard LLP lawyers have been recognized in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada as leaders in the field of Maritime Law. They are: Peter Swanson (recognized since 2006) and Tom Hawkins (recognized since 2008). In addition, David Jarrett has been recognized as a Best Lawyer in Maritime Law for the first time in 2025.… more »
On May 17, 2024 Access Pro Bono held its annual Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast. The purpose of that breakfast was to acknowledge the work of Access Pro Bono’s volunteers and to thank them for the hours that they contributed to Access Pro Bono’s efforts providing free legal advice to British Columbians in 2023 and 2024. The Partners of Bernard LLP are… more »