Recent News
- The Best Lawyers in Canada recommends 7 Harper Grey Litigators
- Sean Taylor and Ron Pelletier join Partnership
- Neil J. MacDonald published in Helicopters Magazine
- Four Harper Grey LLP Lawyers Named "Best in Canada"
- Harper Grey Welcomes Three New Associates
- G. Bruce Butler, Q.C. appointed a Justice of the Supreme Court of British Columbia.
Related Industries
Lawyers
- Chair: Bryan Baynham, QC
- Assistant Chair: W. Sean Taylor
Aviation Law
Harper Grey LLP's aviation law practice group is counsel to some of the world's largest aviation insurers, airlines, airports and helicopter operators. We have a deep understanding of the British Columbia market and we are experienced in the handling of all aspects of air operations and risk. We also work with fixed and rotary wing operators, flight training schools, maintenance and overhaul facilities.
We work closely with local adjusters and respected aviation experts to make an early assessment of the legal liability exposure faced by our underwriter and operator clients and provide a plan of action for the most efficient and cost effective resolution of claims. We provide early reserve recommendations and prompt updates as a case develops.
Harper Grey LLP lawyers draw upon a long history of working within the airline industry. In 1991 Brenner & Company, a firm specializing in defence in aviation, merged with Harper Grey LLP.
Our commitment to the aviation industry extends beyond simply providing "after accident" advice. Members of the group are dedicated to sharing their knowledge and assisting their clients in accident prevention and education. We welcome the opportunity to participate in safety seminars and in-house educational courses at the request of industry members.
Bryan G. Baynham, QC chairs our aviation law group. You may contact him at 604.895.2802 or via email.
We help clients with aviation law issues such as:
- Passenger and third party liability claims handling
- Multi-jurisdictional major losses
- Cargo claims
- Hull and engine damage claims
- Ground handling claims
- Airport operator liability
- Tour operator liability
- Product liability
- Coverage and subrogation opinions
- Emergency preparedness and response
- Regulatory and enforcement actions before the Civil Aviation Tribunal (CAT)
- Advice on substantive law and procedure
- Enforcement of foreign letters rogatory
- Coroner's Inquests
- Transportation Safety Board investigations and hearings
Representative Client Work
- Representing the pilot, operator and underwriters in multiple actions for wrongful death, personal injury and property damage in a hot air balloon crash in the lower mainland
- Representing underwriters and successfully concluding complex death claim actions brought in California arising out of an accident occurring in British Columbia
- Representing airlines and operators in hull loss subrogated actions
- Acting as counsel for the carrier in an action concerning application of Article 23 of the Warsaw Convention. MDSI v. FedEx, 2003, British Columbia Court of Appeal, 2003
- Successfully defending an operator in a lease dispute with an aircraft owner: Moroz and Ryken Helicopters v. Les Helicoptres Abitibi Ltee., 1999
- Defending maintenance and overhaul facilities in complex product liability claims
