While Canadian maritime law generally follows the international maritime legal system, there are numerous differences in Canadian federal legislation, as well as in case law and procedure that necessitate a distinctly Canadian point of view and depth of knowledge. This area of law covers such disparate issues as territorial and international waters issues and shipping, ocean fishery and commerce. Gilbert McGloan Gillis represents a diversity of clients within this area including aquaculture businesses, seamen and passengers, fishers and shipping enterprises.

This complex field of law is practiced by few lawyers throughout the world. The lawyers of Gilbert McGloan Gillis who specialize in this practice are not only experts in this field but thoroughly familiar with the people, the challenges and the various businesses that make up this unique community in the Atlantic seaboard area.