Danièle Dion
Counsel
Contact
TEL 514 373-4946
Danièle joined the firm as a partner in 1996, after spending 11 years with the Admiralty Section of the Department of Justice Canada. She practices maritime and transportation law in litigation, arbitration and mediation, as well as in commercial and regulatory advisory matters. Her expertise includes charterparties, cabotage, vessel registration and arrest, Port State Control, as well as pollution, personal injury and marine insurance claims. She has appeared before several courts, including the Supreme Court of Canada.
Education
Bar admission: Quebec Bar, 1985
University of Ottawa, B.A., Social Communications, 1977
University of Ottawa, LL.L., 1980
University of Ottawa, LL.B., 1981
Dalhousie University, LL.M., 1983
Professional involvement
Canadian Maritime Law Association, Director
Journal of Maritime Law and Commerce, former member of the editorial board
Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada, former member
International Hydrographic Organization, former Chair of the Legal Committee
Great Lakes Pilotage Authority, former Chair of the Board of Directors
Community involvement
Member of the Grunt Club Inc.
Member of WISTA
Recognitions
Chambers Canada 2027, Senior Statesperson in Transportation: Shipping
Languages
English, French
Other interests
Danièle enjoys several outdoor activities, including tennis, running, cycling and golf.