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
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
Blogs
23 May 2024
Memberships and recognition
Professional memberships
- Canadian Maritime Law Association
- Canadian Transportation Lawyers Association