Maritime Law

Alfred & Smith Lawyers have a broad wealth of knowledge concerning this area of law, and can provide advice and representation on a broad range of maritime matters including Seaman’s personal injury cases; maritime liens; commercial/contractual claims (including charter parties); ship arrest; cargo carriage disputes; salvage and auction; and a variety of other maritime disputes.
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While maritime law in Canada is regulated by the Federal Courts Act and the British Columbia Supreme Court has concurrent jurisdiction in admiralty matters. As such, Alfred & Smith Lawyers can help you choose the most suitable forum in which to litigate matters, as each court may provide different procedural advantages.