Description
From 1975 to 1983, Jean Grégoire acquired invaluable experience for his maritime law practice by serving as a crew member onboard several commercial vessels. His maritime practice encompasses both litigation and commercial matters. Jean is also involved in the litigious and commercial aspects of the energy sector, including oil & gas and the carriage and sale of bulk commodities.
Jean has received a LexisNexis® Martindale-Hubbell BV® rating, a testament to the excellence of his practice and experience in his field. He is included in the prestigious The Best Lawyers in Canada 2012 directory.
Associations & Achievements
Since 2000 - St. Lawrence Economic Development Council (SODES) (Secretary and member of the Board)
1993-1996 - Steering Committee for the Initiative of coordination of the maritime industry in the Port of Quebec (founding member)
Since 1991 - Musée maritime Bernier (Member of the Board 1991-1994 and Chairman 1994-1996)
Since 1986 - Association of Maritime Arbitrators of Canada
Since 1984 - Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Metropolitan Quebec
Since 1984 - Québec Marine Group Inc. (President 1992-1996)
Since 1984 - Canadian Maritime Law Association (CMLA)
Since 1984 - Association of Average Adjusters of Canada
Since 1984 - Canadian Bar Association
Presentations & Conferences
2008 - “Liability of Pilots” at the 48th Annual Meeting of the Lower St. Lawrence Pilots Corporation
2008 - “General Average and Assistance”, presentation to clients in the marine industry
2008 - “Marine Transportation, charter-parties, contracts of affreightments, bills of lading, and Hague-Visby Rules”, presentation to clients in the marine industry
1997 - "Pending legislation" at the CMLA Admiralty Law Seminar with Federal Courts Judges
Representative mandates
Marine Liability
Acted for several shipowners and underwriters in liability cases in both the Federal Court and the Federal Court of Appeal.
Litigation on a contract of sale and conversion of ships
Acted for a Canadian shipowner in a complex arbitration concerning late delivery of a ship following its conversion for a particular trade.
Action for latent defects
Acted for a corporation active in the energy industry in litigation pertaining to latent defects and manufacturing defects in complex machinery.
Contracts of carriage
Advisor to several Canadian companies in matters involving contracts of carriage.
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Maritime and Admiralty Law
Civil and Commercial Litigation
Education
2004 - Graduate School
of Business
"Leading Professional Service Firms"
Harvard Business School
1986 - Maritime Law II
Université McGill
1984 - Certificate of Competency as Watchkeeping Mate
Department of Transport (Deck Officer)
1980 - Licence in Law LL. L.
University of Ottawa
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