Boutique law firm located in Halifax, Canada with a focus
on admiralty, marine insurance, and transportation law as
well as corporate law for maritime businesses and
insurers.
Metcalf & Company admiralty law Halifax
Metcalf & Company admiralty law Halifax
Metcalf & Company admiralty law Halifax
Metcalf & Company admiralty law Halifax
Metcalf & Company admiralty law Halifax
on admiralty, marine insurance, and transportation law as
well as corporate law for maritime businesses and
insurers.
Metcalf & Company admiralty law Halifax
Metcalf & Company admiralty law Halifax
Metcalf & Company admiralty law Halifax
Metcalf & Company admiralty law Halifax
Metcalf & Company admiralty law Halifax
| Boutique law firm located in Halifax, Canada with a focus on admiralty, marine insurance, and maritime transportation law. Lawyers Frank Metcalf, Jim Youden, Sandra Attersley, Lisa Wight, Laurie Brean, Eric Machum |
Practice
Corporate / Commercial
We advise on corporate and commercial transactions including, sale and acquisition of
assets, financing and tax issues, mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganizations and
restructurings, joint ventures and insolvency matters.
Admiralty and Maritime Law
We represent Canadian and international shipowners, charterers, operators and
managers, lending institutions, government agencies and other law firms across the full
range of maritime law including wet and dry, contentious and non-contentious matters.
Our maritime practice advises on:
We also advise on the management and operation of ships including their registration,
Coasting Trade Act licences and related customs and excise issues.
Marine and Aquaculture Insurance
Throughout Atlantic Canada Metcalf & Company provides contentious and advisory
services to all parties in the marine insurance business including local, national and
international clients including a number of P&I Clubs as well as Hull and Machinery and
general insurance underwriters headquartered in Canada, the United States, and the
United Kingdom.
Our practice is recognized for its strength in:
Offshore Oil and Gas
We advise on all aspects of the marine component relating to Canadian offshore oil and
gas activities including service contracts and the issues connected with them, all aspects
of the regulatory environment, and marine support services.
Fisheries
We have a significant practice in the area of fisheries law, particularly as it relates to
partnership agreements, trust agreements, and the purchase and sale of fishing
enterprises.
Aviation and Airport Law
We represent regional airlines, airport authorities and aviation insurers as well as assist
other domestic and international law firms in connection with asset-based financing,
personal injury defence, licencing and other regulatory matters related to the aviation
industry.
Corporate / Commercial
We advise on corporate and commercial transactions including, sale and acquisition of
assets, financing and tax issues, mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganizations and
restructurings, joint ventures and insolvency matters.
Admiralty and Maritime Law
We represent Canadian and international shipowners, charterers, operators and
managers, lending institutions, government agencies and other law firms across the full
range of maritime law including wet and dry, contentious and non-contentious matters.
Our maritime practice advises on:
We also advise on the management and operation of ships including their registration,
Coasting Trade Act licences and related customs and excise issues.
Marine and Aquaculture Insurance
Throughout Atlantic Canada Metcalf & Company provides contentious and advisory
services to all parties in the marine insurance business including local, national and
international clients including a number of P&I Clubs as well as Hull and Machinery and
general insurance underwriters headquartered in Canada, the United States, and the
United Kingdom.
Our practice is recognized for its strength in:
Offshore Oil and Gas
We advise on all aspects of the marine component relating to Canadian offshore oil and
gas activities including service contracts and the issues connected with them, all aspects
of the regulatory environment, and marine support services.
Fisheries
We have a significant practice in the area of fisheries law, particularly as it relates to
partnership agreements, trust agreements, and the purchase and sale of fishing
enterprises.
Aviation and Airport Law
We represent regional airlines, airport authorities and aviation insurers as well as assist
other domestic and international law firms in connection with asset-based financing,
personal injury defence, licencing and other regulatory matters related to the aviation
industry.
| Marine Experience, Frank Advice |
METCALF & COMPANY
Barristers & Solicitors
Barristers & Solicitors
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| Metcalf & Company, Benjamin Wier House, 1459 Hollis St., Halifax NS B3J 1V1 Tel. (902) 420-1990 Fax (902) 429-1171 |
- The purchase, sale and financing of ships and marine equipment.
- All types of charterparties - including bareboat, time and voyage
charters, as well as special project and offshore supply vessel
charters. - Towage contracts.
- Ship construction and repair contacts.
- Claims arising out of collision, salvage and general average.
- Wreck removal, pollution and other environmental issues.
- Cargo claims arising from marine or multi-modal transit.
- In rem claims and bankruptcies.
- Insurance defence litigation.
- Advice on coverage issues.
- Regulatory compliance issues.