Lawyer Profile
Jean Grégoire
Québec, Québec
Overview
Jean Grégoire serves clients involved in the marine sector. He is frequently retained by shipowners, operators, charterers, port authorities, terminal operators, stevedores and P&I Clubs. He also represents shippers and consignees in the mining and oil and gas industries on marine-related matters. He advises and represents his clients not only in marine and admiralty matters but also in other fields, including penal, environmental, administrative, regulatory and commercial law, as well as in civil and contractual liability matters.
His maritime law practice encompasses litigation and commercial matters as well as regulatory issues related to the transportation industry. He acts as counsel to clients in marine casualty investigations and litigation, including charter-party disputes. From 1975 to 1983, Jean acquired invaluable experience for his maritime law practice by serving as a crew member onboard several commercial vessels including bulk carriers, self-unloaders and tanker vessels.
He has appeared before all levels of Québec and federal courts, and before the Supreme Court of Canada.
Acts for several clients in liability litigation, including before the federal courts and the Superior Court of Québec.
Acted for a Canadian ship owner in a complex arbitration following the late delivery of a ship after its conversion for a specific trade. Acted and continues to act for ship owners in claims for defective parts, ill-functioning complex equipment and repair services.
Acted for an energy company in litigation pertaining to latent defects and manufacturing defects in complex machinery.
Leading Professional Service Firms, Harvard Business School, Harvard University, 2004
Certificate of Competency as Watchkeeping Mate, Transport Canada (Deck Officer), 1984
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Bar Information
Called to the bar: 1982 (QC)