Executive summary

Conal is an associate in the Transportation & Logistics Group at Gardiner Roberts. His practice covers a wide range of maritime and transportation disputes, including cargo claims, property damage and casualty matters in the Superior and Federal Courts, as well regulatory proceedings before federal and provincial authorities.

Alongside his transportation work, Conal also represents clients in general commercial litigation and insurance matters. He is an active member of both the Canadian Transport Lawyers Association and the Canadian Maritime Law Association.

Before joining Gardiner Roberts in 2022, Conal practised at Fernandes Hearn LLP, where he gained valuable experience in transportation and commercial litigation.

Expertise

Education

University of Western Ontario, LLM, 2020

University of Windsor, JD, 2018

University of Windsor, MA, 2012

Queen’s University, BA (Hons), 2006

Bar admission

Ontario, 2020

Insights

Publications

  • “The Ontario Court of Appeal Revisits Extrinsic Evidence and the Duty to Defend Involving Allegations of Misrepresentation,” (2022) 40:4 Can. J. Ins. L. 30.
  • How CVOR safety ratings and sanctions can be infectious, Truck News – 5 March 2025
  • Shipping 2026: A Chambers Global Practice Guide, “Canada” together with Rui Fernandes and Andrea Fernandes

Memberships and recognition

Professional memberships

  • Canadian Maritime Law Association
  • Canadian Transportation Lawyers Association