Lawyer Profile
Peter G. Pamel
Montréal, Québec
Overview
Justice Panagiotis (Peter) Pamel practised maritime law at BLG and its predecessor McMaster Meighen for more than 30 years before his judicial appointment. He advised Canadian and international shipowners, operators and marine stakeholders on casualty and environmental response, marine operations, regulatory compliance, contracts of affreightment, vessel purchase and finance, contractual disputes, statutory prosecutions, marine insurance, salvage and general average. He acted in landmark maritime cases before the Federal Court, Federal Court of Appeal and Supreme Court of Canada, founded BLG's Team North and chaired the Canadian Maritime Law Association's Arctic Issues Committee. Appointed to the Federal Court in 2019, he was elevated to the Federal Court of Appeal in September 2024.
Practice Areas
Bar Information
Called to the bar: 1988 (QC)
Professional Details
Education
BCL and LLB, McGill University, 1987
BCom in Finance, Concordia University, 1983
Associations
Past Chair, Arctic Issues Committee, Canadian Maritime Law Association
Founding member and initial national leader, BLG Team North
Past Director, Royal Victoria Hospital Foundation
Past Director, McGill University Health Centre Foundation
Awards & Recognition
Chambers Canada, Transportation: Shipping, 2016
The Best Lawyers in Canada, Insurance Law, International Arbitration and Maritime Law, 2016
Montreal ADR Lawyer of the Year, The Best Lawyers in Canada, 2016
Chambers Global, International Commercial Arbitration and Shipping and Maritime Law, 2015
Articles & Speeches
Contributor, Canadian Maritime Law, 2nd edition
Regular speaker and author on maritime law, Arctic navigation and cross-border marine issues