Matthew G. Williams

902.428.1482  |    [email protected]


Assistant:   Arlene Armsworthy
902.706.6883    |    [email protected]


AREA OF PRACTICE

Insurance Defence, Marine

YEAR OF CALL

Nova Scotia 1998
Newfoundland and Labrador 2021

PRACTICE OVERVIEW

Matt represents ship owners, carriers and their insurers on a wide variety of matters. Recent areas of focus include charter party disputes, ship arrest and judicial sale, collision claims, regulatory prosecutions, engine design and issues involving the aquaculture industry. Matt has appeared before all levels of Court in Canada.

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Best Lawyers – Lawyer of the Year for Maritime Law, Halifax 2015
Canadian Maritime Law Association – Director
Canadian Board of Marine Underwriters – Member
Eastern Admiralty Law Association – Member
Best Lawyers in Canada – Admiralty Law
Frequent presenter on marine and insurance issues

 

Recognized in the prestigious “Best Lawyers in Canada” guide for Admiralty Law and as “Lawyer of the Year” for Maritime Law, Halifax 2015