Maritime Disputes
Favorable Settlement
Pacific Rim Container Seizure Recovery
September 2025 | 4 months
A shipping client had $2.8M worth of electronics containers seized at Vancouver port due to alleged documentation irregularities. Turned out to be a customs mix-up between two similar HS codes - we got it sorted before the goods depreciated.
Trade Agreements
Settled
Cross-Border Timber Export Dispute
August 2025 | 7 months
BC lumber company got into hot water with a US buyer over quality specs and delivery terms. Contract was vague in all the wrong places, and both sides were threatening litigation. We brokered a settlement that kept the business relationship intact.
Insurance Claims
Full Recovery
Storm-Damaged Machinery Insurance Fight
July 2025 | 5 months
Marine insurer tried to deny a claim on specialized mining equipment damaged during rough seas transit. They claimed "inadequate packaging" - we proved the packaging met industry standards and the carrier hadn't followed proper handling protocols.
Cargo & Loss
Recovered
Spoiled Seafood Shipment Recovery
June 2025 | 3 months
Refrigerated container malfunctioned during transit, causing a complete loss of premium salmon shipment. Carrier blamed the reefer unit manufacturer, manufacturer blamed poor maintenance. We cut through the finger-pointing to get our client paid.
Customs Compliance
Penalties Reduced
Tariff Misclassification Penalty Defense
May 2025 | 6 months
Import company faced massive penalties for allegedly misclassifying goods over a two-year period. CBSA audit claimed they underpaid duties by using wrong tariff codes. We argued the codes were legitimately ambiguous and got penalties slashed by 75%.
Maritime Disputes
Liability Established
Harbor Collision Damage Assessment
April 2025 | 11 months
Two vessels collided during docking procedures in Vancouver harbor - both captains blamed each other. We represented the cargo owner whose freight got damaged in the incident. Maritime investigation and expert testimony helped establish primary liability.
Trade Agreements
Agreement Restructured
Multi-Year Supply Agreement Renegotiation
March 2025 | 8 months
Manufacturing client needed to renegotiate a long-term supply contract with an Asian supplier after currency fluctuations made the deal unsustainable. Both sides were dug in. We found common ground through flexible pricing mechanisms and volume adjustments.
Cargo & Loss
Full Recovery
Misdirected Cargo Recovery Operation
February 2025 | 4 months
High-value electronics shipment got misdirected to the wrong port and sat there for weeks while carrier couldn't locate it. We tracked it down, negotiated its release, and recovered all associated costs including storage and delay penalties from the carrier.