We are pleased to announce that Lorna Pawluk, who has practiced in association with Bernard LLP since 2006, was appointed on February 4, 2021 by the provincial government to the Board of Directors of WorkSafeBC. Lorna will be an extremely valuable addition to the Board bringing her extensive experience dealing with occupational health and safety and workplace safety matters… more »
David S. Jarrett was recently appointed as the Legislative Committee Chair for the Executive Committee of the Marine Insurance Association of British Columbia (“MIABC”) for the 2021 – 2022 term. As Legislative Liaison, David’s duties include keeping the MIABC’s Executive Committee updated on any legislative changes or court decisions that may affect its membership. This is David’s second time as … more »
Bernard LLP has again been recognized by Chambers & Partners as a Band 1 (leading) firm in the field of Transportation: Shipping in Nationwide – Canada. Four of Bernard LLP’s maritime lawyers are also individually ranked: Gary Wharton (Band 2); Peter Swanson (Band 1); Tom Hawkins (Band 2) and David Jones (Band 3). No other firm has a greater concentration… more »
Four of Bernard LLP lawyers have again be recognized by Best Lawyers as leaders in the field of Maritime Law. They are: Gary Wharton (recognized since 2008); Peter Swanson (recognized since 2006); Tom Hawkins (recognized since 2008); David Jones (recognized since 2015). Additionally Lorna Pawluk, Q.C. is again recognized as a leader in Workers’ Compensation Law, having been so recognized… more »
Bernard LLP is committed to the safety of its staff and to the wellbeing of the community we serve. Our COVID-19 response plan and systems are designed to allow us to provide continuing and essential services to clients as uninterrupted as possible. Please continue to contact the lawyers in the firm as you normally would. As governments are now moving… more »
Continuing the trend, Bernard LLP and a number of its lawyers have been ranked as leaders in the field of transport law (defined by Doyles Guide as including admiralty, aviation, shipping, road and rail transport). Bernard LLP has been ranked as one of two “First Tier” firms and the only “First Tier” transport law firm in British Columbia. All… more »
The ongoing development of COVID-19 has required Bernard LLP to regularly review our day to day operational practices. Starting March 17, and based on advice from the federal, provincial and local governments, a number of our staff will be working remotely, although our office will remain open. Importantly, Partners and Associate lawyers will continue to work either in office or… more »
Bernard LLP maritime lawyers, Gary Wharton, Peter Swanson, Tom Hawkins and David Jones are again recognized as a top-tier (Band 1) admiralty law team in Canada. According to the guide the team is known as a “significant player in the market” and “a pre-eminent Vancouver maritime practice group, lauded for its effective transactional and litigation advice to domestic … more »
Bernard LLP is again recognized for its work in both Maritime law and Workers Compensation law. Gary Wharton, Peter Swanson, Tom Hawkins and David K. Jones have be recognized by their peers for their work in the maritime law field, being included in the 14th Edition of The Best Lawyers™ in Canada. Lorna Pawluk, Q.C. has… more »
The Partners of the firm are delighted to announce that Jason Hicks has joined the partnership at Bernard LLP, effective January 1, 2019. Jason brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the firm having practiced corporate and commercial law in both a private practice setting and as in-house counsel for large public and private enterprises. Jason is a member… more »