What We Do
ROUTE is a transport and trade law firm continuing the transportation practice established in 1990. We are located in Toronto, Canada's largest commercial and population centre. Our lawyers share more than 42 years of experience to :
- take rapid steps to protect clients' interests efficiently
- resolve disputes through dispute resolution or before trial
- develop innovative approaches to negotiate and structure operational and commercial agreements.
Who We Are |
We have acted as transportation law counsel for general service firms in Canada and have represented many industry sectors from exporters and importers, transport operators and charterers, cargo owners, freight forwarders, port and government authorities and transportation insurers.
We offer customs law and international trade law advice and representation. Our experience in policy and regulatory development helps new ways of operating and doing business. We help people buy and finance their commercial vessels and pleasure craft. Our office location and technology allows us to offer a range of fee alternatives. Our services are provided by licensed lawyers. |
Our People
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William Sharpe practised for eight years with a Toronto transportation law firm before starting his independent transportation law practice in 1990 as William M Sharpe, Barrister & Solicitor. He was called to the Ontario bar in 1982 and the British Columbia bar in 1992. William Sharpe has assisted clients in commercial transactions and claims, including through the whole of ships' life cycles from design to demolition. He has appeared as counsel before all levels of Ontario courts, the Federal Court, the Federal Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada. William Sharpe has worked extensively on policy and regulatory development. He is a titulary member of the Comite Maritime International and a director of the Canadian Maritime Law Association.
Marcos Cervantes has worked as Associate with William M. Sharpe and at ROUTE since September 2011. He articled with a transportation law firm in Montréal before being called the Québec bar in 2010. Marcos Cervantes articled for Ontario with William M Sharpe, Barrister & Solicitor and was called the Ontario bar in 2011. He holds a Masters degree in international taxation from the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. In 2015 Marcos Cervantes obtained a certificate of marine transportation. He is a Certified Trade Compliance Specialist. |
