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 partner David Jarrett will participate in a panel discussion at the MLAUS Joint Meeting of the In-House and Cruise Lines and Passenger Ships Committees on April 30, 2025 in New York City. The panel is entitled “Stormy Seas: Tariffs, Trade, and Global Policy Shifts Impacting Maritime Law and Operations” and will include other maritime lawyers in private… 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 »
Bernard LLP partner David Jarrett recently presented to the Chamber of Shipping of British Columbia’s “Business of Shipping” conference in Vancouver. David’s presentation focused on maritime law principles and the implications of disruptions.… 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 »
Catherine Hofmann shared her insights on legal and policy issues surrounding Ship Recycling in British Columbia as a speaker on the panel on sustainability and compliance at the 25th Council of Marine Carrier Conference in Victoria, BC in May 2024. … 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 »
The partners of Bernard LLP are pleased to announce that Julie Gaydar has recently joined the Firm. Julie will be working as an Associate in the business law group focusing on corporate and commercial, construction and maritime law. Julie was called to the British Columbia Bar in 2018 after articling in the Vancouver office of a regional law firm and… more »
