Bob is the National Leader of BLG’s Product Liability Group, Auto Industry Group and Autonomous Vehicles Group. His civil litigation practice focuses on product liability, aviation and professional liability.
He has appeared as lead counsel at all levels of the trial and appellate courts of Ontario. His product liability work is primarily defence-oriented, representing large and small manufacturers, distributors and retailers, as well as advising clients on crisis and risk management.
Bob has a broad and deep understanding of legal issues surrounding Connected and Autonomous Vehicles with a particular emphasis on product liability, litigation, insurance and regulatory issues, regularly advising clients in the auto industry and new entrants in this space.
Experience
- Advising and representing manufacturers, distributors and retailers in risk mitigation and defence of products such as: motor vehicles; heavy equipment; aircraft; marine craft and equipment; food; and industrial and processing equipment.
- Drafting and advising manufacturers, distributors and retailers on warnings, indemnities and contractual limitation of liability clauses.
- Defending aviation claims and pursuing subrogated claims for property damage.
- Advising and representing manufacturers, distributors and retailers in risk mitigation and defence of products such as: motor vehicles; heavy equipment; aircraft; marine craft and equipment; food; and industrial and processing equipment.
- Drafting and advising manufacturers, distributors and retailers on warnings, indemnities and contractual limitation of liability clauses.
- Defending aviation claims and pursuing subrogated claims for property damage.
