Jason Kostyniuk

Jason Kostyniuk, a distinguished Partner at his law firm, stands at the helm of the Maritime Practice Group while also playing a vital role in the Environmental and Insurance Practice Groups.

With an expansive career dedicated to the intricacies of maritime and transportation law, Jason expertly navigates the complex waters of commercial and insurance litigation. His expertise extends to a wide range of maritime issues, including the nuanced areas of ship arrest, maritime claim enforcement, charterparty disputes, marine pollution challenges, and a deep understanding of marine insurance and Protection & Indemnity (P&I) intricacies. His legal acumen also covers vessel collisions, transportation incidents, cargo and passenger carriage, theft incidents involving vessels and cargo, and the complexities of marine mortgages and related securities. Jason's proficiency further extends to maritime insolvency, bankruptcy, judicial ship sales, towage, salvage operations, ship design and repair issues, bodily injury claims, and addressing the liabilities of harbours, terminals, and marinas.

In the courtroom, Jason is known for his strategic thinking and persuasive advocacy. He has skillfully represented a diverse array of clients, including international insurers, ship owners both foreign and domestic, charterers, and various commercial entities, in multiple legal arenas. These include the Provincial, Supreme, and Appellate Courts of British Columbia, the Federal Court of Canada, and private commercial arbitration settings. Beyond litigation, he has a proven track record of securing favourable outcomes for his clients through mediation, demonstrating his commitment to finding balanced resolutions.