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Ryan Gallagher is a lawyer in McMillan's Vancouver office and is a member of the firm's Competition Group and Transportation Group. Ryan's practice focuses on transportation and logistics with a particular emphasis on the rail industry. Ryan has particular experience in counseling, negotiating, and attending to regulatory and arbitration matters involving rates and conditions of service on and with Class I railways on behalf of some of the largest shippers and rail-users in Canada. Ryan also has assisted the firm's clients with various commercial negotiations, regulatory submissions before the Canadian Transportation Agency, industrial property development issues as well as environmental permitting and approval issues.
Ryan also practices competition law, including merger reviews, and supports the firm’s Investment Canada Act practice.
Prior to joining the firm, Ryan was an associate in a firm focused on railway regulatory matters.
Representative Matters
Ryan was a member of the firm's team on the following transportation matters:
- Fortress Investment Group (NYSE:FIG) in connection with the formation of Central Maine & Québec Railway and purchase of the assets of bankrupt Montreal, Maine & Atlantic railway, following derailment at Lac-Mégantic, Québec (July 6, 2013)
- Teck Coal vs. Canadian Pacific Railway, final offer arbitrations (May and June 2009)
- Teck Resources Limited, agreement with Westshore Terminals Limited (2012)
- Teck Resources Limited and affiliates before the Federal Rail Freight Service Review, Transport Canada (2010-2013)
- Canpotex Limited and related entities in rail transportation services with Canadian National Railway Company
- Canpotex Limited and related entities in rail transportation services with Canadian Pacific Railway Company
- Canpotex Limited and related entities in rail transportation services with Union Pacific Railroad
Ryan was also a member of the firm's regulatory team on the following recent transactions:
- Thoma Bravo, LLC, in its acquisition of TRADER Corporation (autoTRADER) for C$1.575 billion (2016)
- Tahoe Resources Inc., in its business combination with Lake Shore Gold Corp. (2016)
- Plentyoffish Media Inc. in its acquisition by The Match.com Group for US $575 million (2015)
- The WhiteWave Foods Company in its US$550 million acquisition of Sequel Naturals Ltd. (2015)
Presentations
Data Solutions for Enhancing Transportation PerformanceRailway Line Capacity Metrics
Publications
CN Rail Acquires H&R Transport - Competition Analysis
The Transport Finance Law Review – Edition 6
Transports Canada assouplit les règles relatives aux heures de repos obligatoires pour les camionneurs transportant des cargaisons essentielles
Ne mettez pas la charrue devant l'efficacité : examen des facteurs ayant une incidence sur le ratio d'exploitation d'une société ferroviaire
The Transport Finance Law Review – Edition 5
Regulations Implementing the Transportation Modernization Act
The Transport Finance Law Review – Edition 4
Le seuil prévu par la Loi sur Investissement Canada est porté à 1 milliard de dollars (canadiens)
Bill C-49: Some Welcome Improvements to Rail Service Level Arbitration
Bill C-49: Is the Line Haul Interswitching Remedy Really New?
Bill C-49: Government of Canada Proposes to Amend the Canada Transportation Act
Investment Canada Act Threshold Increase - $1 Billion (Cdn)
Canadian Transportation Agency Closes Railway Capital Structure Consultation
The Govt of Canada Extends the Fair Rail for Grain Farmers Act
Rail Level of Service Decisions and Shipper Service Requirements
Will the Government of Canada Extend the Fair Rail for Grain Farmers Act?
Final Report: Canada Transportation Act Review – Part II (Rail Freight Traffic)
Final Report: Canada Transportation Act Review
Update: Safe and Accountable Rail Act Receives Royal Assent
Update: Government of Canada Proposes to Change Federal Railway Liability Regime
The Disclosure of Rail Carrier Costing Information
Update: Liability for Rail Shipments of TIH Commodities
Apportioning Potential Liability for the Rail Transportation of Hazardous Commodities
Shipper Incentives To Invest In Infrastructure And Operations
News
McMillan annonce des promotions aux rangs d'associés participants et d'associés
McMillan LLP Acts for West Fraser in $4 billion Acquisition of Norbord
Des avocat.e.s de McMillan obtiennent 38 classements dans 21 catégories dans le guide Chambers Canada 2021
Des avocat.e.s de McMillan obtiennent 38 classements dans 21 catégories dans le guide Chambers Canada 2021
McMillan Receives an Impact Deal of the Year Award at the ITR Americas Tax Awards
Les avocats de McMillan obtiennent 41 classements dans 23 catégories dans le guide Chambers Canada de 2020
McMillan reconnu tant sur la liste des 10 opérations les plus importantes que sur celle des 10 décisions les plus importantes de Lexpert
Les avocats de McMillan sont bien représentés dans le guide Chambers Canada de 2019
McMillan nommé cabinet d'avocats de l'année en droit de la concurrence par Chambers Canada
La législation va exiger des seuils d'assurance plus élevés pour les cargaisons de pétrole transportées par train
Réglementation canadienne en matière de fusions et acquisitions transfrontalières dans le secteur des transports
De-railed
McMillan participe à la vente transfrontalière des actifs de Montréal, Maine & Atlantique Canada Cie
Education
- University of British Columbia, LLB - 2006
- University of British Columbia, B.Sc. (Hons. Biochemistry) - 2000
Year Of Call
- Barreau de la Colombie-Britannique - 2007
Practices
comportement isolé et pratiques de distribution
droit des affaires
opérations négociées
conformité réglementaire
concurrence
Industries
transports
transports ferroviaire
transports maritimes
infrastructures de transport
terminaux
Directorships and Professional Associations
- Canadian Bar Association
- Vancouver Bar Association
- Canadian Transportation Research Forum
Awards & Rankings
- Recognized by Chambers Canada 2019 as a leader in Transportation: Rail & Road